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Canon Foundation in Europe | Research Fellowships

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Due Date
Tu 15.9.2026

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.

Target group

  • All Europeans are eligible to apply (including UK, Israel, Switzerland, Turkey, Balkan and Baltic countries). 

  • Master or doctoral degree no longer than 10 years ago
  • all disciplines
  • priority is given to applicants going to Japan for the first time

Canon Fellows from Europe are free to choose their host institutes and hosts in Japan.

Scope of the fellowship

  • 3–12 months
  • up tp 30,000 euros per year

Application

The deadline for submitting applications is 15 September 2026. 

More information is available on the website of the Canon Foundation in Europe.