Canon Foundation/Kyoto University 2022 Japan-Africa Exchange Program for African Researcher

Based on the Memorandum of Understanding concluded between the Canon Foundation in Europe (CFE) and Kyoto University (KU),  the Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program started in 2018. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. The program is intended to support 1) fellows from KU who want to do research in Africa, and 2)  scholars from Kyoto University’s partner universities and institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto. The fellowships are for a minimum period of three months up to maximum of one year between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.

• Table of Content
• About Kyoto University Africa Office
• Japan-Africa Exchange Program
• Aim and Benefits of Japan-Africa Exchange Program
• Requirements for Japan-Africa Exchange Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Kyoto University Africa Office

At Kyoto University, many researchers carry out their research in Africa in a wide range of fields. The Kyoto University Africa Office was approved in April 2019 as an overseas office jointly operated by the Center for African Area Studies and the Interdisciplinary Unit for African Studies.  With support from International Strategy Office and Research Administration Office, the Africa Office will organically connect research, education and social service activities of the departments that have been active in Africa, and further expand cooperative relationships with universities, resear... continue reading

Japan-Africa Exchange Program

Aim and Benefits of Japan-Africa Exchange Program

The financial support for successful applicants ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and is pro-rated for different periods. CFE will directly administer the payments and notify the detailed payment procedure to each successful applican

Requirements for Japan-Africa Exchange Program Qualification

Applicants need to be holding at least an MA degree and employed either at KU or KU’s partner institutions as post-doctoral fellows or faculty members at the time of applying

Documents Required for Application

• 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

How to Apply

For enqiry, please email Kyoto University Africa Unit at [email protected]

For more details,visit Canon foundation in Europe website