Application for JDS 2022 is already closed.
☆Now the dead line only for Component 4 International University of Japan is extended until 5:00 p.m. 12th January,2023.
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) has been launched in Bangladesh in 2001. Up to the present, total of 492 Fellows (477 Master’s and 15 Doctoral Fellows) have been sent to Japan
JDS is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2 year master’s degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2023-2024
The program will be instructed in English.
The number of dispatches is 30 (Master course) per year.
Nationality | Citizens of Bangladesh |
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Age | Below Forty (40) years as of 1 April 2023 (Born on/after 2 April 1983) |
Academic Background |
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Other requirements or desirability of academic background Some accepting universities have other requirements or desirable academic background. Check P15-18 [Information of Each Sub-Program/Component] on Application Guidelines for more details. |
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Work Experience |
At least 2 years work experience as confirmed members of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Cadres, Bangladesh Bank Class-1 Officials, Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) Officials and 1st Class Officials of Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division at the time of application |
English Proficiency |
Have a good command of both written and spoken English. IELTS 6.0 or higher is preferable (JICE will arrange IELTS Test for those who do not have valid score) * In case you have the IELTS score, necessary valid duration is until 31 May 2023 (taken on/after 1 June 2021) |
Health Condition |
Mentally and physically in good health. |
Ineligibility | A person corresponds to the followings is not eligible to apply
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Others |
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Recruitment Seminars are scheduled to be held as below, aiming at providing the prospective applicants with more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare the application documents.
Place | Date & Time (Tentative) |
Targeted Participants | On-line seminar registration (For On-line participants only) |
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B.C.S Administration Academy, Shahbag Dhaka-1000 |
November 29th 10:00-12:00 |
Trainees of on-going training at B.C.S Administration Academy Invited by ERD and Target Organization | |
Bangladesh Bank | November 30th 11:00-13:00 |
Bangladesh Bank Officers invited by HRD of Bangladesh Bank | |
Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner’s Office or Online participating |
December 4th 11:00-13:00 |
Below 40 years aged BCS Cadre Officers and BJS officials working in Rajshahi and Rangpur Division invited by the Divisional Commissioner | Closed |
Chattogram Divisional Commissioner’s Office or Online participating |
December 5th 11:00-13:00 |
Below 40 years aged BCS Cadre Officers and BJS officials working in Chattogram Division invited by the Divisional Commissioner | Closed |
Sylhet Divisional Commissioner’s Office or Online participating |
December 6th 11:00-13:00 |
Below 40 years aged BCS Cadre Officers and BJS officials working in Sylhet Division invited by the Divisional Commissioner | Closed |
Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre | Undecided | Trainees of ongoing training courses Invited by ERD and Target Organization |
*To participate online seminar for Chattogram, Rajshahi (Rangpur) and Sylhet
Deadline for Application: December 26th (Monday), 2022 → CLOSED except below
Deadline is extended only for
New Deadline for International University of Japan → 5:00 p.m January 12th (Wed), 2023
Notes:
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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6 November 2022 – 26 December 2022 |
Application | Closing Date: 5:00 p.m. on 26th (Monday) 2022(Closed) Only CP4 IUJ → 5:00 p.m. on 12th (Wed) 2023 (Extended) Further details → “Application Documents” (P6) in Application Guidelines. |
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6-8 January 2023 | Academic aptitude test | IELTS and Math tests: The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages. If you take IELTS Test, you must apply through on-line form by the closing date, submit the screen shot of your application page. IELTS registration → https://forms.office.com/r/qq5VfzWjvu * Applicants for Keio University are exempted from the Math test |
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January 2023 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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Mid-February 2023 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a designated hospital in Dhaka. |
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Late February 2023 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will conduct their interview exams in Dhaka or through video interview system. |
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March 2023 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams. |
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March 2023 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified. |
March – April 2023 | Application Procedure | JICE will support application procedure for each university. |
May – July 2023 | Training Course | Japanese Language Training Course |
July – August 2023 | Orientations | Provided by JICA, Embassy of Japan and JICE |
August 2023 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan. |
Please refer to the Application Guidelines and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
★For the Samples of the Application Forms and the Confidential Statement of Reference with the Bengali instruction, click HERE
In the JDS selections, each candidate will be evaluated on her/his academic abilities enough to pursue the master’s degree program in Japan as well as the potential of the future contribution to the country. Thus, it is highly recommended to explain that the objective of your research plan be in connection with the development issues under applying Component, and to rationalize how the study will be addressed in accordance with the career path, corresponding to the current position and responsibility in the belonging organization.
It is also recommended to study your applying university to make sure if the curriculums of the university and fields of specialization of faculty members are relevant to your research.
Remember that plagiarism is strongly prohibited.
Please refer to ‘Guidelines for Writing a Research Plan’ (P10) in the Application Guidelines for more information.
How to write a research plan [27 min]
Tips for the selection [20 min]
Preparation of JDS Application_2022.mp4 on Vimeo← Bengali Instruction Video [12 min]
●University Information / Request form for recorded University seminar
Request form for recorded information session (office.com)
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (IELTS) as well as math test in Dhaka on 6th - 8th January, 2023.(Application Closed)
For CP4 IUJ applicants who applied after 27th December 2022 until January 12th 2023
will have IELTS and Math Test on 23rd January, 2023 (Tentative)
* Applicants for Keio University are exempted from the Math test.
The scores will be reviewed in the 1st selection by the accepting universities. Universities may require the applicants to have good command of English (IELTS) and Math numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
Handling of Personal Information
Secretary General
Handling of Personal Information Administrator
Japan International Cooperation Center
Phone: +81-3-6838-2700
(Working Hours: Monday through Friday
9:30-12:30, 13:30-17:30)
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) is implemented by Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) based on the contract with your government. Please understand the following notice and agree to provide certain personal information before applying.
1.JICE shall use your personal information that you will provide with us for the following purpose related to the implementation of JDS.
2.JICE may provide the personal information JICE obtains from you for the implementation of JDS as follow.
3.JICE may share the acquired personal information with any other individuals or entities, only in cases where security requirements for personal information protection has been validated in accordance with JICE’s regulations.
4.The provision of personal information to JICE is left to your discretion. However, in cases where some personal information is not provided, it may not be possible for JICE to make the selection of JDS.
5.In regards to the personal information provided to JICE, you have the right to request notification of the purpose of the utilization of the information, disclosure of the information, amendments to the information, additions or deletions of information, complete elimination of or cessation of the utilization of the personal information itself, and the suspension of the provision of the information to any third party. If you wish to request any of the above such as disclosure of your personal information, please contact the following department. JICE will respond to your request after verifying personal identification.
Personal Information Liaison, General Affairs Department, JICE
Phone :+81-3-6838-2702 (Monday through Friday 9:30〜12:30、13:30〜17:30)
email :privacy@jice.org
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