Applications are currently being accepted for the Canon Foundation in Europe 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships
The Canon Foundation’s Research Fellowships program is designed to support academic exchange between Europe and Japan. 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.
Benefits of Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships
- 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.
Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships Requirements
- All Europeans are eligible to apply (including UK, Israel, Switzerland, Turkey, Balkan and Baltic countries).
- 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.
- Please note that priority is given to applicants going to Europe and Japan for the first time.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 September, 2026
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