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CANON FOUNDATION-KYOTO UNIVERSITY JAPAN-AFRICA EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 15 October 2024

LOCATION: Japan

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. The fellowships are for a minimum period of six weeks up to maximum of one year between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. 

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. In addition, as long as African applicants can submit one of the two reference letters received from their prospective host from Kyoto University and prove their existing partnerships, they are eligible to apply for the program. 

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/.

For any questions concerning the application, please email Kyoto University Africa Unit at canon_caas@jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp

BENEFIT:

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.    

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GLF AFRICA: GREENING THE AFRICAN HORIZON GLF AFRICA: THE STORIES OF AFRICA​, 2024 AFRICAN YOUTH STORYTELLING CONTEST​

Application Deadline:  30 June 2024

LOCATION: Africa

Do you have a story to share about how Africa can regenerate its landscapes, protect biodiversity, lead climate action and protect the rights and livelihoods of millions? 

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 born in Africa, living in Africa or from the African diaspora.

Themes: Your story should share your thoughts, hopes and dreams about a future for Africa that values community, collaboration, inclusivity and resilience. In simple words: what should a bright future for Africa look like? 

Key themes for your story could include (but are not limited to) food sovereignty, sustainable food systems, biodiverse landscapes, land tenure, ecosystem restoration, gender, climate justice, Indigenous rights, community-led action, youth leadership and sustainable finance.

Format: They welcome a diverse range of storytelling forms that capture at least one of the themes described above. Submissions can take various forms, including:

Visual arts or animation: artwork (paintings, sculptures, drawing, photography, etc.) or animations

Video: short films, interviews, documentaries, performance art – anything you like! 

Audio: original poetry, music, podcasts, etc. .

Another creative medium that showcases your unique perspective.

Please include the following in your story :

Your full name

Your city or town and country

The logo of your organization (if applicable)

If your submission is in a language other than English, please also provide an English transcript in the relevant part of the application form.

BENEFIT:

The top 5 to 10 entries will be featured on our website and social media channels, as well as at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference, reaching thousands of people in person and online.

On top of the opportunity to showcase your talent and share your story with a global audience, the three best stories will receive prizes of EUR 500, 300 and 200 respectively.

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