Be a JDS Returned Fellow or others who completed a Master's course in Japan.
In principle, enroll in the same graduate school of the university where he or she obtained a Master's Degree in Japan.

In principle, have published at least one peer-reviewed article/ paper^*in a related field of the research plan.

The following applicants are included under the requirement:

1. ) an applicant who has a prospect for publication of a peer-reviewed article/ paper (who has a paper under peer-review).
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.

1. ) All Core Civil Servants (Administrative service <TZ> / Special service <TT>) at central/regional Mongolian government organizations.
2. ) Officers of Bank of Mongolia/Development Bank of Mongolia.

• Has been currently awarded or to be awarded a scholarship from other foreign donors.
• Has obtained Doctor's degree overseas under other foreign government scholarship programs.
• Military personnel registered on the active list or person on alternative military service active list, and personnel on temporary leave from the active list are not eligible.

• Receive a recommendation from the supervisor of his/her current duty office. (Reference Letter and Nomination Letter are required to submit. 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 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 Mongolia referred to in the framework of Sub-Programs and Components.
• Complete the course within, and not exceeding, three (3) years. If it is judged that the Doctoral Degree is likely to be obtained, the extension up to 6 months will be accepted.
• Successful Candidates are required to submit a "Pledge" & "Confirmation Letter" on the conditions deemed necessary as scholarship participants under the JDS Project.
• JDS Fellows are obliged to return and work within Mongolia at least two and a half (2.5) years in their belonging organizations in order to make a contribution to the development of Mongolia through their work, complying with the Act of Pledge required by the Ministry of Education and Science.
• Any level of Japanese language skill is preferable. (NOT Required)