JDS

The Project for
Human Resource
Development Scholarship

JDS - Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship

Mongolia

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Application for JDS 2023 is already closed.

Doctoral Degree Program

1. Applicant Eligibility for Doctoral Degree

Nationality Citizens of Mongolia
Age 45 years old and under as of April 1, 2024 (Born on/after April 2nd, 1978)
Academic Background

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
The following applicants are included under the requirement

  1. ) an article / paper which has been accepted but not yet published.
  2. ) an applicant who has a prospect for publication of a peer-reviewed article/ paper*.
    *A paper which has been submitted to a journal and under review.
  3. ) 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.
Job Category Currently employed with permanent status as:
  1. ) Core Civil service (Administrative service <TZ> / Special service <TT>) at central / regional Mongolian government organizations.
  2. ) Officers of the Bank of Mongolia/ the Development Bank of Mongolia.
Work Experience Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in the job category stated above after completion of Master's course in Japan.
Health Condition In good mental and physical health.
Candidates who cannot take all the checkup items at the health check-up of JDS selection will be disqualified
Ineligibility A person who falls under the followings is NOT eligible to apply:
  • Has been awarded or scheduled to receive other scholarship.
  • Has obtained a Doctoral degree in a foreign country under the support of foreignassistance.
  • 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.
Others
  • Receive a recommendation from the supervisor of his/her current duty office. (Nomination Letter and Reference 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)

2. Selection Procedures

1) Application Deadline for Doctoral Degree

Doctoral Degree: Deadline for Application: 14:00, December 8 (Fri), 2023 (Closed)

Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.

2) Tentative Schedule for Doctoral Degree

Recruitment and selection for doctoral course will be conducted as below.

Schedule Steps Description
Sep 1 - Dec 8, 2023 Application period Closing Date: 14:00, December 8 (Fri), 2023
Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 1st Selection
(Document Screening)
Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the JDS Operating Committee (OC)
Jan 2024 Health Checkup The health checkup will be arranged at a designated hospital in Ulaanbaatar.
End of Jan 2024 2nd Selection
(Comprehensive Interview)
The OC members will conduct the interview exams.
End of Jan 2024 Approval by the OC Up to one (1) successful candidate will be approved and announced.
Apr - June 2024 Application Procedure JICE will support application for each university
Apr - Jun, 2024 Application and Admission Procedures to universities Final successful candidate will be announced by the O/C after screening by accepting universities
Aug - Sep 2024 Departure for Japan JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa and support after the arrival in Japan.
<Important Note>
  • All the selection costs will be covered by JDS Project.
  • Application Documents with false statements or plagiarism will be immediately disqualified.
  • A result of each selection will be informed to candidates from JICE JDS Project Office.
  • In principle, reasons of the selection results will not be disclosed.

3. Online Application

Please refer to the Application Guideline for PhD and apply from online form by the deadline.

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  2. Prescribed Format for PhD
  3. Online Application Manual for PhD
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