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Japan-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) - Doctoral Studies in Macroeconomics

DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

Award amountFull university tuition and fees

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) - Doctoral Studies

A 2-year scholarship for Japanese students pursuing doctoral degrees in macroeconomics and related fields abroad, aiming to become IMF economists.

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Deadline

2025-11-30

Award amount

Covers reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study, including tuition, health insurance, some travel, and a monthly stipend.

Eligibility

Japanese nationality.; Currently enrolled in or applying to a doctoral program abroad in macroeconomics or IMF-related fields.; Starting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of doctoral program.; Must complete doctoral program by age 34 to be eligible for the IMF Economist Program.

Requirements

Attend a 2-day orientation at IMF headquarters in Washington D.C.; Participate in a 10-13 week paid summer internship at the IMF.; Apply to the IMF Economist Program.

Application materials

Statement of purpose detailing background, career goals, and interest in working at the IMF.; University transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL or IELTS scores.; Two letters of recommendation.; Scanned electronic files of doctoral program application documents (if not yet admitted or enrolled).; Macroeconomic essay.

How to apply

Apply online at www.iie.org/JISP.; Application process is in English.

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