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