• Obtained Master's degree from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
• In principle, have published at least one peer-reviewed article (published in internationally recognized academic journals),

1. ) an applicant who has a prospect for publication of a peer-reviewed article/ paper.
2. ) an applicant who has a concrete plan to publish a peer-reviewed article in an academic journal in collaboration with his/her intended faculty supervisor.

• CSS/Cadre officers
• Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS 17 and above) -Except Corporate Body & Autonomous Body
• Required at least 3 (three) years of work experience after entering public service including a period of probation as full-time employee in the target organizations at the time of application (Part time jobs and volunteer activities are not counted as work experience). Have worked at least 3 years after entering public service at the time of application deadline

• Mentally and physically in good health.

1. To contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan with the acquired knowledge upon return to Pakistan.
2. To follow the JDS rules and regulations.

• JDS Fellows must submit a JDS pledge to the Operating Committee to commit themselves to follow JDS Rules.

• The Fellows are allowed to bring their family members to Japan only after 3 months from the date of arrival. Visa application procedure should be done by the fellow.
• The Fellows are prohibited from
  ・Working
  ・Driving motor vehicles
  ・Applying for further studies such as a doctoral course in Japan
• The Fellows must complete the study within the predetermined period of study, and return to his/her country immediately after the study completion.

• The Fellows must attend a report back meeting held by the Operating Committee.
• The Fellows are obliged to return and work in Pakistan in compliance with the rules of the Government of Pakistan.

Further details will be explained in an orientation conducted after the selection

• Those who are currently receiving (or is scheduled to receive) another scholarship (including other scholarships of Japan).
• Those who have obtained a master's or higher degrees overseas under the support of foreign scholarship.
• Military personnel registered on the active list or person on alternative military service, and also personnel on temporary leave from the active list.

• Receive a recommendation from the supervisor of his/her current duty office. (Reference Letter should contain evaluation of applicant's performance at work and relevance of his/her research theme to his/her career.
• Have a recommendation from the expected academic adviser(s) of the applying university. (Submission of a draft academic guidance outline or a supervisory plan is desirable.)
• Present a research proposal relevant to the development issues of their country referred to in the framework of Sub-Programs and Components.
• Have fulfilled the work obligation stipulated in the JDS contract / JDS pledge letter, e.g. A JDS Fellow 2 must work in his/her country in compliance with the rules of the Government of Pakistan.
• Complete the course within, and not exceeding, three (3) years. However, if it is judged that the Doctoral degree is likely to be obtained, the extension up to 6 months will be accepted.