Application for JDS 2022 is already closed.
Nationality | Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste |
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Age | Between the age of 22 and 45 as of April 1st, 2023 (Born on/after April 2nd, 1977 and born on/before April 1st, 2001) |
Academic Background |
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Work Experience |
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English Proficiency |
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Performance Evaluation |
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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
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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:
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«NEW»Seminar for Preparation Application Form
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1 | November 21(Mon) | 09:30 – 11:30 | INAP Meeting Room |
2 | November 23(Wed) | 09:30 – 11:30 | INAP Meeting Room |
3 | November 25(Fri) | 09:30 – 11:30 | INAP Meeting Room |
4 | December 1 (Thu) | 09:30 – 11:30 | INAP Meeting Room |
5 | December 2 (Fri) | 09:30 – 11:30 | INAP Meeting Room |
※Supportive videos for the application
How to write a research plan (EN) [27 min]
Tips for the selection (EN) [20 min]
Deadline for Application: 17:00, November 11 (Fri), 2022
Deadline Extended: 17:00, January 31 (Tue), 2023 (Closed)
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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Sep 17 – Dec 16, 2022 | Application | Closing Date: 17:00 on January 31 (Tue), 2023 Further details → P6“Application” |
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January, 2023 | Academic aptitude test | TOEFL-ITP and Math tests. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages. TOEFL and Math test preparation seminar will be provided before. |
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February, 2023 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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March, 2023 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Dili. |
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March, 2023 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Timor-Leste to conduct their interview exams. |
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March, 2023 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The JDS Operating Committee (OC) members will conduct their interview exams. |
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March, 2023 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
April - June, 2023 | Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
April - August, 2023 | Pre-Departure Trainings / Orientations | All successful candidates must attend English, Math and Japanese trainings and Orientation. |
August, 2023 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan. |
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 learn about 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 P8 ‘Tips on Application and Selection (Reference)’ and ‘Guideline for Writing a Research Plan’ in the Application Guideline for more information.
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (TOEFL-ITP) and Math test on January, 2023 in Dili. *The exact date will be informed to all applicant later.
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-ITP score of 500 or higher) and numeracy skills. 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-ITP score of 500 or higher) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
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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