About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Fellowships to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. European Fellows are expected to pursue a period of research in Japan whereas Japanese Fellows are expected to do their research in Europe.
Canon Foundation Fellowships are for a minimum period of three months up to maximum of one year. We support all fields of research. There are no limitations or restrictions. Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled or employed at the time of applying. Canon Fellows from Europe are free to choose their host institutes and hosts in Japan. The same freedom is given to Japanese Canon Fellows coming to Europe. Canon Foundation Research Fellowships may be applied for when an agreement on co-operation and on a research plan has been reached between the guest researcher and the proposed host institution. Applications can also be submitted by members of commercial, industrial, governmental or professional organisations.
Aim and Benefits of Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships Fellowship
Financial support for Research Fellows can reach up to 30,000 Euros per year and pro-rata for different periods.
The Research Fellow can decide what costs the grant can be used for.
Examples are living costs, travel, insurance, research costs, books, etc. There are no restrictions.
Duration
Minimum: 3 months
Maximum: 12 months
Requirements for Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships Fellowship Qualification
European researchers who want to do research in Japan and Japanese researchers who want to do research in Europe.
Applicants with European nationality (including the Balkans, Baltic states, Israel, Switzerland, Turkey and UK) are expected to carry out their research in Japan
Japanese applicants are expected to carry out their research in Europe
Applicants should have obtained at least a Master's or PhD degree within the last ten years of applying to the Canon Foundation. We will also consider candidates who obtained their qualification more than ten years ago as long as they provide further supporting information in their application
How to apply