The Canon Foundation Japan-Africa Exchange offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. The fellowships are for a minimum period of six weeks up to maximum of one year between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027.
The program is intended to support fellows from KU who want to do research in Africa, and for scholars from Kyoto University’s partner institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Canon Foundation & Kyoto University
- Host Institution(s): Kyoto University, Japan
- Funding Amount: Ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduates
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa Scholarship 2026 [Fully Funded]
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for Canon Foundation Japan-Africa Exchange Fellowship Program, the applicant has to meet all of the following criteria:
- Applicants must be international students
- Applicants need to be holding at least an MA degree
- In addition, as long as African applicants can submit one of the two reference letters received from their prospective host
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Canon Foundation Japan-Africa Fellowship 2026/27 are to complete an online application. The Selection Committee of CFE will make final decisions and email the results to applicants before the end of March of that year. Therefore, the earliest possible date to begin the fellowship is January 1 of the same year.
- Your research plan including a clear title at the top of the page as well as starting/ending dates of the proposed research. The research plan needs to include a general cost estimate, including living, travel, research costs, insurance, and etc. (maximum 2 pages)
- 2 reference letters (maximum 1 page each) from 2 persons. One letter should be from someone in a position to comment on your academic qualifications and professional work while the other should be a confirmation letter from your prospective host who can provide research or work facilities to you during the proposed period.
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- 1 copy of your doctoral certificate or your highest academic degree
- 1 passport size photograph of yourself
- 1 list of your academic publications or professional achievements in chronological order containing information on all authors, place and year of publication and page references.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
