Canon Foundation in Europe is currently accepting applications for the Research Fellowship Programme for highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. For the Switzerland category, applicants with European nationality, including Switzerland, are expected to carry out research in Japan, while Japanese applicants are expected to carry out research in Europe. The fellowship supports all research fields for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months, with funding of up to 30,000 Euros per year, pro-rated for shorter periods. Who should apply: Swiss and other eligible European researchers who want to conduct research in Japan, and Japanese researchers who want to conduct research in Europe, after reaching agreement on cooperation and a research plan with a host institution. Key qualifications: applicants should have obtained at least a Master’s or PhD degree within the last ten years, unless they provide further supporting information, and priority is given to applicants going to Europe or Japan for the first time. The scholarship listing was published on 25 May 2026, and the official application deadline
is 15 September 2026. How to apply: applicants should register and upload the required materials, including a research plan, CV, highest academic degree, passport-size photograph, publications or achievements list, two reference letters and a host institution confirmation letter, through the official application link provided by the Canon Foundation. Useful note: this opportunity may be useful for researchers seeking flexible funding for cross-border research between Europe and Japan in any discipline. This opportunity can be categorized under Scholarships, Research Fellowships, PhD and Postgraduate Opportunities, Academic Mobility and International Research Funding, and the source type is the official Canon Foundation application portal and foundation website, supported by a reliable scholarship listing.