Applications are invited for Japan-IMF Scholarships Program
for Advanced Studies (JISP) from Japanese nationals obtaining PhD degrees
in macroeconomics at a university outside of Japan. Selected scholars must
attend a 2-day orientation program at the IMF in Washington D.C., shortly
before they begin studies at their respective university.
JISP’s goal is supporting Japanese scholars during their
doctoral studies in macroeconomics and helping them become applied
macroeconomists at the IMF.
The Japan-IMF Scholarships Program for Advanced Studies
(JISP) is financed by the government of Japan and administered by the IMF’s
Institute for Capacity Development with assistance from the Institute of
International Education (IIE) and International Education Blueprint (IEB) in
Japan.
The candidate should have a very good command of the English
language.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD
program at a university outside of Japan.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field
of macroeconomics.
Scholarship Award: The JISP covers all reasonable
expenses for two years of graduate study including:
Full university tuition and fees;
Medical insurance;
Annual book allowance and monthly living allowance;
Selected travel expenses; and
Paid summer internship.
To cover the remaining years of study, JISP scholars are
expected to secure another source of funding, usually through Research or
Teaching Assistantship at their university.
Scholarship can be taken in the Abroad
Eligibility: To be eligible, an applicant must be:
A Japanese citizen.
Able to obtain a PPh.D.by age 34.
Studying at, or applying to, a PhD program in macroeconomics
at a university outside of Japan. Only universities with a strong doctoral
program in macroeconomics are eligible.
Entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of the PhD program.
Nationality: Japanese citizens are eligible to apply
for these scholarships programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: PhD candidates studying at, or
applying to a doctoral program in macroeconomics at a university outside of
Japan can apply.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: The candidate should have
a very good command of the English language.
How to Apply: The application is available
online. It must be completed in English and include the
following:
A personal statement focusing on the applicant’s background,
career goals, and interest in working as an IMF economist;
A complete university transcript for the applicant’s prior
studies and, if already a graduate student, a current university transcript;
GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores;
A copy of one application to a PhD program; and
Two reference letters.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is
January 31, 2018.
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