With financial backing from the government of Japan, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) is intended to train Japanese nationals as applied macroeconomists, developing skills that are essential for IMF economists. The government of Japan expects that all JISP scholars apply for IMF employment upon completion of their studies. Annually, up to seven scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students with a record of high academic achievement. The scholarship program is administered by the IMF Institute with assistance from the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Eligibility and Application Procedure
To be eligible for the JISP award, scholars must be admitted to a university that is located outside of Japan, and has a strong doctoral program in macroeconomics. Please note that the Scholarship Program cannot make exceptions regarding field of study, origin of scholar, or university location.
Scholarships are awarded in the spring, for studies starting in the fall of that same year. Candidates must apply directly to universities for admission. The deadline for receipt of scholarship applications is January 31.
The application is avaible online at www.iie.org/jisp.
Academic Program and Benefits
After being selected as Japan-IMF Scholars, students must continue an approved course of study and maintain high academic standards, passing all mandatory or qualifying examinations. Dissertation subjects should focus on macroeconomics and topics relevant to the work of the IMF, such as: international economics, international finance, monetary economics, public finance, and labor economics.
Additionally, selected scholars must attend an orientation course in Washington DC, shortly before they begin their studies at their respective university. Scholarships cover all reasonable costs for the first two years of study. Scholars are expected to secure another source of funding to cover the remaining years of study. At the conclusion of their third or fourth year of graduate studies, scholars return to for a summer internship at the IMF, lasting about 10-13 weeks.
Contact Information
For inquiries about submitting applications, general questions, and any other information regarding applications, please e-mail the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Please note that the deadline for applications for the 2010-12 JISP award isJanuary 31, 2010.
Submit your application online at: www.iie.org/jisp
Kindly consult the JISP brochure (English | Japanese) for further details on the application process.
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