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Application for JDS 2022 is already closed.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Applicant Eligibility
3. Selection Procedures
4. Download of Application Guidelines and Application Documents

5. Research Plan
6. Supportive videos and Information for the application
7. English & Math Exam

☆Now the dead line only for Component 4 International University of Japan is extended until 5:00 p.m. 12th January,2023.

1. Introduction

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.

2. Applicant Eligibility

Nationality	Citizens of Bangladesh
Age	Below Forty (40) years as of 1 April 2023 (Born on/after 2 April 1983)
Academic Background	Completed sixteen (16) years of school education with at least Bachelor’s degree At least two (2) First Divisions/Class or equivalent No Third Division/Class
Academic Background	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.
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 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. Those who have completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree after joining the public service or Bangladesh Bank * Exception: Those who attended online or evening courses without taking paid leave are eligible to apply Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on the active list, and also personnel on temporary leave from the active list.
Others	Female officers are encouraged to apply.

3. Selection Procedures

1) Recruitment Seminars (Tentative)

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)
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

Pre-registration is not required in case you participate in the seminar at the venue.
Pre-registration for participating Online Seminar must be done by noon of the day before the seminar.
Click on the link （☆）　in the above chart for completing online registration.

2) Application Deadline

Deadline for Application: December 26th (Monday), 2022 →　CLOSED except below

Deadline is extended only for

☆ Component 4. Enhancement of Capacity for Economics Planning and Policy, and Public Finance & Investment Management
　 International University of Japan / Graduate School of International Relations

New Deadline for International University of Japan →　5:00 p.m January 12th (Wed), 2023

Notes:

a. One (1) set of the Application (photocopies) should be submitted to JICE JDS Project Office through the respective controlling authority by the above deadline. The Application which is NOT submitted through the respective controlling authority will be regarded ineligible.
b. One (1) set of the Application (original) should be submitted to JICE JDS Project Office directly, either by visiting or posting.
c. Excel data of Application Form should be submitted to JICE JDS Project Office
by email ( ).
※Please rename the file to “AF2022(Applying University)_Your full name”
※Please DO NOT delete the data from your computer, as JDS Office may request you to correct and resubmit it.
d. Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.

3) Tentative Schedule

Schedule	Steps	Description
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.

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

January 2023	1st Selection	Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities.

Mid-February 2023	Health Checkup	The health checkup will be arranged at a designated hospital in Dhaka.

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.

March 2023	3rd Selection	Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams.

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.

<Important Notice>

During the selection stage, only transportation cost from outside of Dhaka to attend IELTS, the 2nd and the 3rd selection will be covered by JDS Project.
Application Documents will not be returned. Please keep a copy of your documents for yourself.
Application Documents with false statements or plagiarism will be immediately disqualified.
A result of each selection will be announced to all candidates by Email.
In principle, reasons of the selection-results will not be opened. Do not directly inquire to accepting universities.
Failure to participate each selection, interview and test will cause to automatic disqualification from selection process.
Each successful candidate will be requested to sign and submit “JDS Pledge” to comply with the conditions and rules as scholarship fellows under the JDS Project.

4. Download of Application Guideline and Application Documents

Please refer to the Application Guidelines and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.

A. Application Guidelines
B. Application Documents

★For the Samples of the Application Forms and the Confidential Statement of Reference with the Bengali instruction, click HERE

5. Research Plan

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.

6. Supportive videos and Information for the application

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)

7. English & Math Exam

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)

IELTS consists of 4 parts: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Speaking test will be held on another day, which will be notified by British Council through SMS or email.

Please register your participation in IELTS exam before deadline date
https://forms.office.com/r/qq5VfzWjvu

Math test of around 60 minutes consists of Arithmetic operations, Solving fractions, Equations, Inequality, Matrix, Basic quadratic functions, Basic operations of exponential and logarithmic functions, Basic Integral and Differentiation, etc.
Past Math test　sample can be also downloaded here.

* 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.