Deadline- December 10, 2012
Countries/Region- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Government of Japan offers Japan- International Monetary Fund (IMF), Scholarships Program for Asian Students to Pursue Master’s or PhD Programme in the field of Economics in Japan 2013-2014. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development.
The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself. Officials who receive the JISPA scholarship cannot accept other scholarships. The GRIPS library maintains an excellent collection of books, journals, databases, and reference materials. Wireless internet access is available on campus. On-campus facilities also include a fitness center, auditorium, conference rooms, individual study rooms, and a health clinic staffed with an English speaking nurse and doctor. GRIPS helps arranging accommodation for students either at GRIPS International House which is located in Nakano ward in western Tokyo or a privately-owned dormitory.Scholars are expected to devote full time to their studies while in Japan. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their country. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas.
The curricula are designed around four pillars: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Financial Economics, and Econometrics. The curricula consist of five components: required courses, a policy paper (one-year)/thesis (two-year), quantitative analysis courses, disciplinary courses, and other electives.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized/accredited university and must satisfy the English language requirements with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (CBT 213, iBT 79) or IELTS 6.0.
- A strong undergraduate background and/or evidence of experiences with public policy issues in economic management are also required or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education
- Candidates should also currently work for employment from one of the following or related government agencies: central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration, national statistics bureau, or financial regulatory agencies.
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