Japan opens GRIPS 2027-28 Scholarship for master’s, PhD; here’s how Indian students can apply – The Times of India

Japan opens GRIPS 2027-28 Scholarship for master’s, PhD; here’s how Indian students can apply

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, has opened applications for its 2027-28 academic programmes, offering Indian applicants an opportunity to pursue specialised postgraduate education in public policy, economics, public finance, maritime security and science and technology policy

Located in Tokyo, GRIPS offers one-year and two-year master’s programmes alongside doctoral pathways of three and five years. The institute also lists several external scholarship schemes for eligible international applicants, including the Japanese government’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) scholarship, the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Programme (ADB-JSP) and the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (JJ/WBGSP).

The master’s programmes include the One-Year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP1), Two-Year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2), Macroeconomic Policy Program and Public Finance Program. The Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program is another option for international applicants interested in maritime governance and regional security

The Macroeconomic Policy Program offers one-year and two-year study options but is open only to externally funded or self-financed candidates, according to the admission announcement

The Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program also has funding restrictions, with eligibility limited to externally funded or self-financed international applicants

At the doctoral level, GRIPS offers five-year PhD pathways, including the Global Governance Program (G-cube) and Policy Analysis Program. Its three-year PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is aimed at researchers interested in the intersection of technological advancement, innovation and policymaking

An important change for the upcoming admission cycle is the suspension of applications to the Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP) for 2027-28. The programme is expected to reopen for the 2028-29 academic year

The MEXT scholarship is among the key funding options for international students seeking higher education in Japan. Depending on the scholarship category and award conditions, it may cover tuition fees, a monthly stipend and international travel expenses

The ADB-JSP supports eligible candidates from developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank, while the JJ/WBGSP provides funding for eligible professionals from developing countries pursuing selected postgraduate programmes relevant to development

Another funding option is the Japan-World Customs Organization Human Reandidates pursuing specialised education in customs administration, international trade and related policy areas

However, admission to GRIPS does not automatically guarantee scholarship funding. Each scheme has separate eligibility criteria, selection procedures and application requirements. Applicants should also check whether their chosen programme is covered by the scholarship for which they intend to apply

The programmes are relevant to graduates interested in public administration and governance, economists, government officials, development professionals, researchers and specialists in international relations and maritime security

Applicants must meet the academic <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/qualification-congestion-pms-economists-have-a-name-for-indias-graduate-jobs-crisis/” title=”“Qualification congestion”: PM’s economists have a name for India’s graduate jobs crisis”>qualifications, professional experience and nationality requirements prescribed for their chosen programme and funding scheme. Indian candidates interested in applying should check the respective scholarship conditions rather than assume that all funding options are open to every international applicant

Applications and programme-specific admission information are available on the institute’s official website. Candidates can visit GRIPS admissions to review the requirements, scholarship options and application deadlines

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Source: www.educationtimes.com