Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)
OAP hosts annual welcome and farewell receptions for JISPA scholars to foster connections among peers. Officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Japan and relevant embassies also attend, providing opportunities for scholars to build valuable relationships.
Townhall Meetings with IMF Management
Scholars are invited to townhall meetings when IMF Headquarters Management visit Japan. In recent years, scholars have had the opportunity to meet with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke.
Policy Dialogues
Scholars engage in exclusive discussions with Japanese policymakers and IMF economists on
current economic issues.
Summer Workshop
Held for scholars finishing their first year to enhance their knowledge of the IMF’s functions and analysis.
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Thesis Presentation
Representative scholars from each partner university present their thesis research, celebrating the achievements of the graduating cohort.
OAP Seminars and Conferences
JISPA scholars are invited as observers to high-
level regional conferences and may attend regional seminars on macroeconomic and financial policy issues organized by OAP.
Each partner university organizes an annual field trip for JISPA scholars to explore Japan’s economy and culture, visiting industrial sites, government offices, and cultural landmarks.
OAP manages the JISPA Continuing Education (CE) program, which invites alumni who have four plus years of additional work experience after their graduation to return to Japan for a two-week course aimed at strengthening their analytical skills and policymaking expertise. Additionally, JISPA regularly organizes alumni gatherings in target countries and maintains an online network and closed LinkedIn group to support ongoing connections and collaboration among alumni.
