GRIPS National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Tokyo, Japan

A BOUT GRIPS Established in 1997 by the Japanese government Superseded Graduate School of Policy Science (GSPS) at Saitama University, the first graduate school for Policy Studies in Japan Aims to educate future leaders in the policy arena Majority of students work for ministries or government-related offices

GRIPS F EATURES Main disciplines: Economics, Political Science International Relations, Civil Engineering 8 international programs 5 domestic programs and, 6 Ph.D. programs Disciplines and programs are intertwined All International Programs taught in English

GRIPS F EATURES 333 students enrolled, as of 1 Oct, 2007 (Master 270, Ph.D. 63) Around 2000 alumni, from some 65 countries Majority are international students (67% in 2006) Close relationships with government ministries Former GRIPS professor appointed as cabinet minister Many (former) government officials are teaching at GRIPS

F UTURE D IRECTIONS To accept a more diverse range of students ・ new graduates from colleges and non-government sector To strengthen the Ph.D. programs To become a center of excellence in policy studies and gain broader international recognition

Roppongi GRIPS Kasumigaseki Government Ministries Nagatacho National Diet C AMPUS The GRIPS campus is located in Roppongi, close to the Japanese Diet and government ministries.

P OLICY A NALYSIS P ROGRAM

P ROGRAM F EATURES Integrated Master’s and Doctorate Course Policy analysis based on Economics and Econometrics Full scholarships available for outstanding candidates Unique opportunities to interact with policy practitioners All courses are taught in English

S CHOLARSHIPS Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) GRIPS Fellowship Award Approximate Value: Total = 30,100 US$ Tuition for one year $ 5,400 Stipend (per year) $19,000 Others (Air Fare etc.) $ 5,700

D EGREES Ph.D. in Public Economics Ph.D. in Development Economics Exit with MA possible

W HO S HOULD A PPLY ? Holders of bachelor’s and/or master’s degree Interested in a career as researcher and analyst of economic and development issues No prior work experience required!

A PPLICATION & S ELECTION Online Application Application Deadline: 3 December (subject to change) Document Screening Interview (for applicants who passed the document screening) Admission

Typical Route To a Ph.D.

Route to a Ph.D. (Enlarged) Enrollment (October) ↓ Basic subjects for the master’s course (October to March, 6th months) ↓ Basic coursework (April to March, one year) ↓ Basic QE (Micro, Macro, Econometrics)

Route to a Ph.D. (Enlarged) ↓ Applied Courses Courses in non-major subjects Writing “Second-Year Paper” to prepare for Ph.D. Dissertation ↓ Field QE

Route to a Ph.D. (Enlarged) ↓ Formation of Dissertation Committee ↓ Presenting Dissertation (Draft) in Seminars and Workshops ↓ Submitting Dissertation ↓ Defense of Dissertation ↓ Revising Dissertation ↓ Ph.D. Granted

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We look forward to applications from qualified candidates. Thank you for your attention!