Application for JDS 2020 is already closed.
Below information is for JDS 2020.
Information for JDS 2021 will be updated.
Nationality | Citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
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Age | Between 25 and 40 years old as of April 1st, 2021 (Born on/after April 2, 1980 and born on/before April 1, 1996) |
Academic Background |
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Work Experience |
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English Proficiency |
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Health Condition |
Mentally and physically in good health. |
Responsibilities of JDS Fellow |
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Ineligibility | A person corresponds to the followings is not eligible to apply:
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First of all, all applicants are required to submit a set of necessary documents. Two (2) sets of Application Documents are required.
Deadline for application: 4:30 p.m. on November 11 (Wed), 2020
Extended to 27(Fri.) (Closed)
Attention: Do not forget to end the Excel file of Application Form to JDS Pakistan office by Email after document submission.
Read “Application Guideline (AG)” p.6-11 carefully before preparing documents.
Doc. No | Application Documents | Required number | Remarks |
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1 | Checklist of Application Document | 2 | - |
2 | Application Form (AF) (designated form) |
2 | Undersign all the pages of AF including 10. Declaration page. |
3 | Photograph (4cm x 3cm) |
2 | Paste them on each AF. Should be taken within 3 months. |
4 | University Diploma / Certificate of Degree (Order: Bachelor-Master) |
2 (Original or Attested Copy of the original) |
If not written in English, attach official English translation. |
5 | University Transcript/ Official Grade Report (Order: Bachelor-Master) | 2 (Original or Attested Copy of the original) |
If not written in English, attach official English translation. (Transcripts of all semesters are required) |
6 | Reference Letter “Annex” (designated form) |
2 | Please request your referee to type in the designated form. (This letter must be submitted in a sealed envelope) |
7 | Copy of Valid Government Officer ID Card (ID card of Workplace) |
2 | If you do not have any ID card, submit only “8. Employment Certificate (designated form)” which is officially issued by the organization currently you are employed. |
8 | Employment Certificate (designated form) |
2 | Ask your belonging organization to issue the certificate by using designated form. |
9 | Copy of Valid Personal ID | 2 | Submit ONE of the following ID documents. If you are selected as final candidate, you will be required to submit copy of valid passport
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10 | Questionnaire | 1 | For “Set 2” only. |
11 | Request Form for General Math Test and IELTS | 1 | For “Set 2” only. |
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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Sep - Nov, 2020 | Application | Application Documents are required to submit to both the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Through Organization which you are currently belong to) and JDS Office by the deadline. |
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Nov - Dec, 2020 | Academic aptitude test | IELTS and Math tests1. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages. |
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Dec, 2020 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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End of Jan – Mid of Feb, 2021 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Islamabad |
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End of Jan – Mid of Feb, 2021 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Islamabad to conduct their interview exams. (Or online interview will be held.) |
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Early Mar, 2021 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams. |
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Mid of Mar, 2021 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
Mar – Apr, 2021 | University Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
Jul, 2021 | Orientations | Provided by JICA and JICE |
Aug, 2021 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan |
Notice: The schedule may be subject to change.
1 Applicants for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (CP 1-1) will be exempted from the Math test.
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
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.
*Applicants for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (CP: 1-1) are exempted from the General Math test.
The scores will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages. It is preferable for the applicants to have good command of English skill (TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.5 and above) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
Flyer (PDF / 550KB)
Poster (PDF / 1.2MB)