IMF JISPA PhD Scholarships 2027 in Japan
JISPA (Japan-IMF Scholarship Program)
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About This Scholarship
The IMF JISPA PhD Scholarships 2027 provide fully funded doctoral education in Japan for international students, covering tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare. The program includes networking opportunities with IMF economists and access to policy discussions, seminars, and events with Japanese officials and international organizations.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend
- University enrollment and tuition coverage
- Round-trip economy-class airfare
- University-designated insurance coverage
- Conditional financial support for international academic conferences
- Conditional financial support for field research
- Access to policy discussions, seminars, and events with IMF economists and Japanese officials
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a national of an eligible country (Asian, Pacific, or developing nations)
- 2 Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3 IELTS overall score of 6.0 or above, or TOEFL iBT score of 79-80 minimum
- 4 English language proficiency (Japanese proficiency not required)
- 5 Priority given to applicants under 38 years of age
- 6 Ideal to have at least two years of public sector work experience
- 7 Must not hold multiple scholarships simultaneously
- 8 Must meet the chosen university's specific language and admission requirements
- 9 Cannot have been absent from work or on leave for more than one continuous month in the 12 months prior to September 1, 2027