The Canon Foundation in Europe is a philanthropic, grant-making institution, active in the promotion of international culture and scientific relations between Europe and Japan.
It was established on December 22, 1987, under Dutch law by Canon Europa N.V., Canon’s European Headquarters and it is registered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Although Canon Europa N.V. provided the initial funds to set up the Foundation, it is legally and financially an independent organization.
The Secretariat of the Foundation is in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
The Foundation is represented by its Board. Without prejudice to its own responsibility, the Board is authorized to appoint persons with such authority to represent the Foundation and – by granting of power of attorney – conferring such titles and powers as determined by the Board. It decides on all matters concerning the Foundation.
The Foundation has an Executive Committee with the task to annually draw up an activity plan and a corresponding budget. The Executive Committee advises the Board of Directors concerning strategy decisions.
The Executive Committee may in addition adopt internal rules regulating its decision-making process. All decisions and rules of the Executive Committee require the approval of the Board. The Executive Committee is charged with all actions resulting therefrom.
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 whereas Japanese Fellows are expected to do their research in Europe.
Canon Foundation Fellowships are for a minimum period of three months up to a maximum of one year.
They support all fields of research. There are no limitations or restrictions. Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled or employed at the time of applying.
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 cooperation 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 organizations.
Location:
Europe, JapanBenefits
- 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.
Eligibilities
- All Europeans are eligible to apply (including the UK, Israel, Turkey, Balkan, and Baltic countries).
- Applicants should have obtained at least a Master’s or PhD degree within the last ten years of applying to the Canon Foundation.
- Candidates who obtained their qualification more than ten years ago may also apply as long as they provide further supporting information in their application.
Application Process
- Applications should be made through their online application form.
- After registering, applicants will be directed to the application form.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
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