Research Scholarship

The Japan-Africa Exchange Program offers grants to scholars from Kyoto University who want to do research in Africa related to African Studies, and for scholars from Kyoto University’s partner institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto. Application Deadline: 15th November 2022 Eligible Countries: For a complete list of KU’s partner institutions, please visit its Global Engagement Website at http://www.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/agreement/en/. To be Taken at (Country): Japan About the Award: Based on the Memorandum of Understanding concluded between the Canon Foundation in Europe (CFE)and Kyoto University (KU), the Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program started in 2018. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. The program is intended to support 1) fellows from KU who want to do research in Africa, and 2) for scholars from Kyoto University’s partner institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto. Type: Short course, Research Eligibility: Applicants need to be holding at least an MA degree and employed either at KU or KU’s partner institutions as post-doctoral fellows or faculty members at the time of applying. Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Award: The financial support for successful applicants ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and is pro-rated for different periods. CFE will directly administer the payments and notify the detailed payment procedure to each successful applicant. Duration of Award: The fellowships are for a minimum period of three months up to maximum of one year between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. Due to the global pandemic of the COVID-19, fellows can postpone their travel at least for a half year after March 31, 2024, until the travel between Japan and Africa becomes possible. How to Apply: Please submit the following documents to Kyoto University Africa Unit (africaunit@kura.kyoto-u.ac.jp): Your research plan including a clear title at the top of the page as well as starting/ending dates of the proposed research.The research plan needs to include a general cost estimate, including living, travel, research costs, insurance, and etc. (maximum 2 pages)2 reference letters (maximum 1 page each) from 2 persons. One letter should be from someone in a position to comment on your academic qualifications and professional work while the other should be a confirmation letter from your prospective host who can provide research or work facilities to you during the proposed period.Your Curriculum Vitae1 copy of your doctoral certificate or your highest academic degree1 passport size photograph of yourself1 list of your academic publications or professional achievements in chronological order containing information on all authors, place and year of publication and page references. Visit Award Webpage for Details

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