Application for JDS 2021 is already closed.
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) has been started in Lao P.D.R. since 1999. Up to the present, total of 454 Fellows have been sent to Japan.
JDS is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2 year master degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2022-2023
The program will be instructed in English.
The number of dispatches is 20 per year.
This is JDS – Outline of JDS Project
Nationality | Citizens of Lao P.D.R. |
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Age | Between 22 and 39 as of April 1st, 2022 (Born on/after April 2nd, 1982 and born on/before April 1st, 2000) |
Academic Background |
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Work Experience |
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English Proficiency |
Have a good command of both written and spoken English. TOEFL score of 500 or higher is preferable (not required). *It is highly recommended for the applicants of the University of Tsukuba to obtain TOEIC 520 (≒TOEFL 500) or higher. |
Health Condition | In good mental and physical health |
Ineligibility | A person who falls under the following category is NOT eligible to apply
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Others |
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Promotion Seminars are scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare application documents for prospective applicants as follows:
◆Online Explanatory Meeting:
•November 12, 2021(Fri) 16:30~17:30
*Please register in advance. Invitation zoom link will be sent to your email. Click here
◆Vientiane Capital:
•September 18, 2021(Sat) 9:00~11:30
*Meeting method (hotel or online) will be announced via our Facebook page.
◆Online Information Seminars by JICE and Accepting Universities:
•September – October, 2021
*Details will be announced via our Facebook page.
Please check our Facebook page for the latest information!
Deadline for Application: November 5 (Fri), 2021
→ Practically extended to November 26 (Fri), 2021
Application Deadline is extended for
CP 1-1 Enhancement of Public Administration and Improvement of Legal System (International University of Japan (IUJ) / Kyushu University)
CP 2-1 Improvement of Economic Infrastructure (Hiroshima University)
CP 3-1 Agriculture and Rural Development (Kyushu University)
CP 4 Improvement of Educational Policy (Hiroshima University)
CP 5 Improvement of Health Policy (Nagasaki University)
Application for other CP was closed.
Submit all the documents to the JICE JDS Project Office.
*Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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Sep 1 – Nov 5, 2021 | Application | Closing Date: →Partially extended to November 26 (Fri), 2021 To the JICE JDS Project Office |
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Dec.3, 2021 | Academic aptitude test | TOEFL-ITP/TOEIC and Math tests. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages *Preparatory Training for English and Math will be conducted for all applicants prior to the test day. |
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Dec 13 – Jan 5, 2022 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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Jan 17– Jan 22 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Vientiane. *Applicants from provinces will take health checkup during 2nd selection. |
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Late Jan – Early Feb | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will conduct their interview exams. |
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Late of Feb | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct their interview exams. |
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Early March | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
Mar – Apr | Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
May – Aug | Orientations | Provided by JICA and JICE (Including Academic English Training) |
Aug | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan |
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
<Note> Password is required to download the documents. If you don’t have the password, click the link below the log-in box. A password request form will appear, fill out necessary information, and click “Submit”. JICE JDS office will send the password to you by e-mail.
In the JDS selections, each candidate will be evaluated on her/his academic abilities enough to pursue the master 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 plagiarize from somebody’s work or websites are strongly prohibited.
Please refer to ‘Tips on Application and Selection (Reference)’ and ‘Guideline for Writing a Research Plan’ in the Application Guideline for more information.
How to write a research plan [27 min]
Tips for the selection [20 min]
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (TOEFL-ITP/ TOEIC*) as well as math test in Vientiane on November 27 (Sat), 2021 →Changed to December 3 (Fri), 2021
The scores will be reviewed on the 1st selection by the accepting universities. Universities may require the applicants to have good command of English skill (TOEFL score of 500 or higher) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
*Applicants for Nagasaki University and University of Tsukuba will take TOEIC instead of TOEFL-ITP.
* Applicants for Kyushu Univ. (only GS of Law), Ritsumeikan Univ. and Nagasaki Univ. are exempted from the Math test.
Preparatory training for English and Math will be provided to all applicants before the test
English Training: November 22nd - 26th, 3 hours per day (tentative)
Math Tutoring: November 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th 15:00-18:00 (tentative)
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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