Canon Foundation

The Fellowships are awarded for a minimum period of three months up to maximum of one year.

up to 15 Fellowships to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers

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.

Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Fellowships to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. European nationals should have permanent citizenship in the country.

Applicants should hold a doctorate or at least a Master’s degree obtained in the last ten years. Extensions to the ten-year rule are possible in principle in case of exceptional circumstances which should be explained in the application and supporting documents are required. The European Fellowship holders will pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese Fellows will do their research at host institutions in Europe. The Fellowships are awarded regardless of discipline and existing employment positions.

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.