Study in Japan: GRIPS Master & PhD Scholarships 2025/2026 for International Students

Applications for admission to GRIPS for 2024-2025 are now open. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

22nd November, 2024, 17:00 (JST)

Tell Me About Award:

We have a number of scholarships for which intending GRIPS international students may apply, and full scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. 

Located in the heart of the fascinating city of Tokyo, The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) is an international premier policy school with the aim of contributing to the betterment of democratic governance around the world. We excel at providing interdisciplinary education for future leaders in the public sector and conduct research on contemporary policy issues to generate innovative solutions.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Master’s Programs

• One-year Master‘s Program of Public Policy (MP1) 
• Two-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2)
• Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) (One year Program or Two year Program) for externally funded or self-financed applicants only
• Public Finance Program (PF)
• Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (MSP) for externally funded or self-financed international applicants only

Ph.D. Programs

 Five-year Ph.D. Program (minimum 3 years)

• Policy Analysis Program (PA) 

 Three-year Ph.D. Programs

• GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
• Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) 

Type:

Master, PhD

Who can Apply?

Master’s Programs and Five-year Ph.D. Programs

    A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

Three-year Ph.D. Programs

    A master’s degree or its equivalent

Which Countries are Eligible?

International (Non-Japanese)

Where will Award be Taken?

Japan

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

Master’s programs

Ph.D. programs

Five-year Ph.D. program

Three-year Ph.D. programs

Notes:

• Specific scholarship allocations will be determined by GRIPS, based on the eligibility requirements stipulated by the scholarship providers (see Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart). 
• If you wish to be considered for one of these GRIPS-allocated scholarships, please simply apply to our program. (see How to Apply). 

How to Apply:

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