Application for JDS 2021 is coming soon.
Below information is for JDS 2020.
Information for JDS 2021 will be updated.
Nomination is required by allocated Ministry/Organization to apply JDS Myanmar.
Nationality | Citizens of Myanmar |
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Age | Between 22 and 40 as of April 1st, 2021 (Born on/after April 2nd, 1980 and born on/before April 1st, 1999) |
Occupation | Government officials The following conditions are required for the applicant from UMFCCI/ Fed.MES/ MJC.
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Academic Background |
Hold a Bachelor Degree |
Additional requirements Kyushu University (CP2-1:Law): Preferably have a Bachelor of Laws Nagoya University (CP2-1:Law): Have a Bachelor of Laws Saitama University (CP3-2: Transportation/Traffic): Have a Bachelor of Engineering (in civil engineering) Yokohama National University (CP3-2:Transportation/Traffic, CP3-4: Urban Development Planning) :Field of Engineering or Construction is preferable Kumamoto University (CP3-3: Electric Power/Energy): Preferably have a Bachelor of Engineering |
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English Proficiency |
Have a good command of both written and spoken English. TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent is required. *Each university has standard preferably score as for reference. |
Health Condition | In good mental and physical health |
Ineligibility | A person who falls under the following category is NOT eligible to apply
Applicants must meet the qualifications set by Myanmar Government. |
Others |
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The explanatory meetings will be organized in September, 2020.
The date and time would be informed through the ministry and organization.
Deadline for Application: 4:00p.m. October 23 (Fri), 2020 to JICE JDS Project Office in Myanmar (Closed)
*Please note that there is a possibility that the selection schedule and implementation method is going to change according to the infection status of COVID-19.
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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September 21 - October 23, 2020 |
Application |
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October 24 – 25 | Academic Aptitude Test | TOEFL-ITP and Math tests*. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages. |
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December 2 – 16 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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Late January,2021 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a designated hospital in Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw |
2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw to conduct their interview exams. (According to the infection status of COVID-19, interview may be implemented by online.) | |
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Late February | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Coordinating Committee (CC) members will conduct their interview exams. |
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March | Approval by the CC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified. |
March - April | Application Procedure | JICE will support candidates' application for each university. |
April - August | Orientations | Provided by JICA, MOE and JICE |
August | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support JDS Fellows after the arrival in Japan. |
*Applicants for some universities are exempted from the Math test
Please refer to the Application Guidelines and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
Note: Application Guidelines and Application Form are provided only for those who were nominated by the Ministry/ Organization.
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 plagiarize from somebody’s work or websites are strongly prohibited.
Please refer to ‘Tips on Application and Selection (Reference)’ and ‘Guidelines for Writing a Research Plan’ in the Application Guidelines for more information.
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (TOEFL-ITP) as well as math test in Yangon on October 24 to 25, 2020.
The scores will be used as reference purpose 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 tests.
* Applicants for Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Nagasaki University, Kyushu University (Law), Nagoya University (Law), Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC) are exempted from the Math test.