Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants 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 maximum of one year. All fields of research are eligible. 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 co-operation and on a research plan has been reached between the guest researcher and the proposed host institution. All Europeans are eligible to apply (including UK, Israel, Turkey, Balkan and Baltic countries). Applicants must have completed a Master's degree within the 10 years preceding their application and must hold the degree at the time of submission. Candidates who obtained their qualification more than ten years ago will also be considered as long as they provide further supporting information in their application. Priority is given to applicants going to Europe and Japan for the first time. Preference is also given to applicants planning to travel to Japan or Europe rather than those seeking to extend their current stays. Funding decisions are based on the quality of the research plan, the reference letters and the host confirmation. Applicants must submit two reference letters from two persons who are in a position to comment on their academic or professional qualifications and on their previous work. A confirmation letter from the applicant's host institute that research and/or work facilities will be made available to the applicant is also required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.