Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
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Program overview
- The Japan - IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) is an initiative for junior government officials from key economic agencies in Asia and the Pacific to pursue graduate-level economics degrees at Japanese universities.
- Objective: contribute to institutional capacity building in the region by equipping officials with advanced knowledge and skills in macroeconomic policymaking.
- Expectation: JISPA graduates are required to return to their home countries to serve as future macroeconomic policymakers and contribute to national economic development.
- Funded by the Government of Japan; administered by OAP.
JISPA 30th anniversary
- The year 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of JISPA.
- Theme cited: "JISPA 30 Years: Building Bright Future."
Master's Track (flagship program)
- Purpose: offer young government officials the opportunity to pursue a specially designed Master’s Degree in economics or public policy at one of the IMF’s partner universities in Japan.
- Components:
- Graduate study at partner universities.
- Participation in an Orientation Program to strengthen academic foundations and foster professional networks.
- Partner University List:
- National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
- Hitotsubashi University
- International University of Japan
- The University of Tokyo
Ph.D. Track
- Offers government officials the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in economics or related fields at any accredited university in Japan.
- Designed to advance research skills for future roles as economic policymakers and institutional leaders.
- Applicants must secure admission directly from their chosen university; the IMF does not manage university applications.
Applications and deadlines
- AY2027-28 JISPA Application for Master's Track
- Application Window: Sep 15-Oct 20, 2026
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2026, 23:59, JST
- Materials: Application Guidelines and other related materials are available at the Application Page.
- Additional application resources: Online Briefing Session (Recording) is noted as available.
News and events (selected, with dates)
- JISPA Townhall Meeting with Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF — Date: June 24, 2025
- JISPA Promotion Mission to Central Asia — Date: August 3-6, 2026
- JISPA Summer Workshop — Date: September 7-9, 2026
- Japan-funded Scholarships Alumni Reunion in Indonesia — Date: June 19, 2026
- Welcoming New JISPA Scholars to Japan! — Date: July 16, 2026
- IUJ Names JISPA Scholar as Valedictorian of the GSIR Class of 2026 — Date: June 27, 2026
- JISPA Farewell Event — Date: June 23-24, 2026
- Thesis Presentation Program — (date not specified in source content)
Alumni engagement and continuing education
- Alumni networking is maintained via an alumni networking site and an Alumni LinkedIn Group.
- JISPA Continuing Education (JISPA-CE) Program:
- Eligibility: alumni who graduated more than four years ago.
- Format: two-week professional development program in Japan to refresh knowledge, exchange experiences, and deepen understanding of current economic and policy issues.
- Alumni Voices: testimonials and recent graduate references (FB1 FB2 FB3 FB4 are cited as identifiers).
Publications, guidelines, and supporting materials
- JISPA Publications listed:
- JISPA e-Brochure for Master's Track
- JISPA Poster (Master / Ph.D.)
- JISPA Review Report
- Scholars Guidelines and Code of Conduct listed for:
- Master's Track One-Year Program
- Master's Track: Two-Year Program
- Ph.D. Track
- Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP)
- Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies for Japanese nationals
Content in this bundle
- Contents
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- THESIS PRESENTATIONS — Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia AY2025-26
- Ph.D. Track
- Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
- FY2026-27 Poster for website
- Master
- Phd Track Poster
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