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Japan-Africa Programme

Canon Foundation

The Japan-Africa Programme offers grants to post-graduate scholars from Japan and Africa who want to do research in African Studies in Africa and Japan respectively. The Programme is intended to support 1) Researchers from Japan to carry out research at institutes in African universities and 2) Researchers from Africa to carry out research at institutes in Japanese universities.

Fellowships are for a minimum period of 6-8 weeks up to maximum 1 year. It is also possible to split up the time spent abroad. The application period is from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, Financial support for successful applicants ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and is pro-rated for different periods.

The application deadline is 15 September 2025.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

✅ 1. Clear Europe–Japan Relevance

Top Predictor: Your project must foster mutual understanding and knowledge exchange between Europe and Japan.

The Canon Foundation only funds fellowships involving:

European researchers going to Japan

Japanese researchers going to Europe

Your proposal must show why this international exchange is essential to your research and future collaborations.

✅ 2. Compelling Research Proposal

Your research plan is evaluated for:

Scientific quality

Feasibility

Clarity of goals and timeline (3 to 12 months)

Relevance to the host institution

The project should ideally lead to long-term collaboration, publication, or further joint research.

✅ 3. Strong Institutional Support

A detailed host institution letter is crucial. It should confirm:

The institution’s commitment to host you

Alignment with the proposed research

Availability of resources and mentoring

A vague or generic host letter is a common reason for rejection.

✅ 4. Excellent Academic References

Two strong reference letters are required:

They must support your capabilities, experience, and potential.

Ideally, they mention your independence and how this fellowship will advance your career.

✅ 5. First-Time Experience Preference

Priority is often given to candidates who:

Have not previously lived or worked in the host country for an extended time

Are establishing first-time academic connections between institutions

✅ 6. Early Career, but Not Too Early

Applicants are typically early- to mid-career researchers:

Most have completed a PhD within the last 10 years

Some master's-level applicants are accepted, but with strong justification and a solid CV

✅ 7. Realistic, Justified Budget

Up to €30,000 per year is offered (pro rata for shorter stays).

The budget should be:

Clear and itemized

Focused on living expenses, travel, and project-related costs

Aligned with the project scope and local cost of living

✅ 8. Flawless and Timely Application

The deadline is 15 September each year.

Common issues that disqualify applicants:

Missing documents (e.g. passport copy, host letter)

Poor formatting or late submission

Use the online portal to track your application and upload all documents on time.

📋 Summary Table

Success Predictor	What You Need to Do
Europe–Japan relevance	Explain mutual benefit and long-term value
Strong research proposal	Write clear, feasible, and impactful project plan
Institutional support	Secure a detailed, personalized host letter
Academic references	Get two strong letters confirming your excellence
First-time exchange	Show novelty of the international experience
Career stage fit	Be within ~10 years post-PhD, or justify otherwise
Realistic budget	Stay within €30k/year; itemize costs clearly
Complete application	Submit all required files by 15 Sept deadline

Eligibility Requirements

The program offers fellowship to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to african studies.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Canon Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Bovenkerkerweg 59 1185 XB Amstelveen The Netherlands

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