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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

Scholarship for Japanese nationals pursuing Ph.D. in economics, preparing them for careers at the IMF. Includes funding, internship, and commitment to IMF employment.

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Deadline

November 30, 2025

Award amount

Full university tuition and fees

Eligibility

Japanese citizen; Able to obtain a Ph.D. before age 34; Studying at, or applying to, a Ph.D. program in Economics outside of Japan; Universities must have a strong doctoral program in Economics; Normally entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of the Ph.D. program

Requirements

Personal statement; Complete university transcript; GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores; Copy of one application to a Ph.D. program; Two reference letters; Macroeconomic essays

Application materials

Personal statement; University transcript; GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores; Ph.D. program application copy; Reference letters; Macroeconomic essays

How to apply

Submit application online at www.iie.org/jisp; Application must be completed in English; Candidates must apply directly to universities for admission

Important dates

Application deadline: November 30, 2025; Scholarships awarded in spring for fall studies

Documents

2026-28 Flyer: English | Japanese

Contact

japanimfscholarship@iie.org

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