The Japan-Africa Programme offers grants to post-graduate scholars from Japan and Africa who want to do research in African Studies in Africa and Japan respectively. The Programme is intended to support 1) Researchers from Japan to carry out research at institutes in African universities and 2) Researchers from Africa to carry out research at institutes in Japanese universities.

The proposed research prioritises people-to-people projects that support development in Africa through scientific research and bilateral knowledge exchange.

Fellowships are for a minimum period of 6-8 weeks up to maximum 1 year.

It is also possible to split up the time spent abroad.

The application period is from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

Financial support for successful applicants ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and is pro-rated for different periods.

Application deadline 15 September 2026.

For questions and information, please contact Suzy Cohen at canon.foundation@canon-europe.com