The Japan-Africa Exchange Scholarship Programme offers grants to post-graduate scholars from Japan and Africa who want to do research in African Studies in Africa and Japan respectively.
When is the Application Deadline:
📅 September 15, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The Japan-Africa Exchange Programme offers co-sponsored research fellowships for postgraduate researchers from Africa and Japan. African researchers can conduct research at Kyoto University in Japan, while Japanese researchers can carry out research at institutes in African universities. The goal is to foster collaboration and mutual learning in the field of African Studies.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
🔬 African Studies and other related fields of research
Type:
🎓 Research Fellowship / Postgraduate Scholarship
Who can Apply?
- Postgraduate researchers from Africa or Japan
- Must hold at least a Master’s degree
- Must be affiliated as postdoctoral fellows or faculty members with Kyoto University or one of its African partner institutions
- African applicants must provide at least one reference letter from a prospective host at Kyoto University
How are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is made by the Canon Foundation in Europe (CFE)
- Based on academic merit, research proposal quality, host institution confirmation, and alignment with the program goals
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 All African countries (for African applicants)
🇯🇵 Japan (for Japanese applicants)
Where will the Award be Taken?
📍 At Kyoto University in Japan (for African fellows)
📍 At a partner institute in Africa (for Japanese fellows)
How Many Awards?
Not specified, but awards are competitive and subject to available funding
What is the Benefit of the Award?
💶 Financial support ranging from €22,500 to €27,500 per year, pro-rated for shorter stays
✈️ Covers living costs and travel expenses
📆 Research period: 6–12 months, with flexible timing (can be split)
How Long Will the Award Last?
Minimum 6 to 8 weeks, up to 1 year
(Flexible duration based on research plan)
How to Apply for the Japan-Africa Exchange Scholarship:
- Prepare the required documents:
- Research plan (max 2 pages)
- Two reference letters (1 academic + 1 host confirmation)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of highest academic degree
- Passport-sized photo
- List of publications/achievements
- Submit all documents by email to:
📧 africaunit@kura.kyoto-u.ac.jp - Wait for the selection decision from Canon Foundation
