Canon Foundation for Scientific Research (CFSR) sponsors scientists primarily in the scientific and engineering disciplines in developing countries. The foundation aims are to support activities that will increase the participation of under represented nations in these disciplines and to develop an understanding of how this will influence development.
Target group:
The foundation welcomes applications from researchers in the scientific and engineering fields who are working in or native to developing countries.
Scholarship values:
Travel bursaries for research and conference or symposium attendance
CFSR welcome applications from researchers who would like to attend local or international conferences, symposia and workshops or undertake other postgraduate study. In most cases, CFSR will meet all or part of travel, accommodation and registration costs. CFSR also consider offering financial assistance to qualified researchers wishing to further their expertise at an internationally recognized overseas institution.
Conference Support
CFSR support international meetings organized and hosted in developing countries, especially by facilitating the attendance of contributors.
Small project and Equipment grants
CFSR welcome grant applications from researchers for small projects. Normally, we our grants contribute to part of the full cost of a project. CFSR may provide a number of small grants to cover equipment costs and access to academic publications.
Who is Eligible:
- Applications must be in the engineering or scientific fields
- Applications relevant to current funding initiatives will be given priority
- Applications will be considered from postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and established researchers with permanent institutional positions
- Applicants may be asked to attend an interview (at CFSR’s expense)
- Applicants will be asked to produce evidence of the use of their funding, for example a certificate of attendance, conference report etc
How to Apply:
In the first instance, applicants should send a brief proposal and a detailed CV with a full list of publications to the Scientific Co-ordinator. Preliminary enquiries should be directed to the Scientific Co-ordinator.
For further information on how to apply and contact details, please see the official website: