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GRIPS

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. GRIPS. 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 Established in 1997 by the Japanese government Superseded Graduate School of Policy Science (GSPS) at Saitama University, the first graduate school for Policy Studies in Japan

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GRIPS

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  1. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies GRIPS Tokyo, Japan

  2. ABOUT GRIPS • Established in 1997 by the Japanese government • Superseded Graduate School of Policy Science (GSPS) at Saitama University, the first graduate school for Policy Studies in Japan • Aims to educate future leaders in the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

  3. GRIPS FEATURES • 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

  4. GRIPS FEATURES • 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

  5. FUTURE DIRECTIONS • 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

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

  7. POLICY ANALYSIS PROGRAM

  8. PROGRAM FEATURES • 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

  9. SCHOLARSHIPS • 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

  10. DEGREES • Ph.D. in Public Economics • Ph.D. in Development Economics • Exit with MA possible

  11. WHO SHOULD APPLY? • 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!

  12. APPLICATION & SELECTION • Online Application • Application Deadline: • 3 December (subject to change) • Document Screening • Interview (for applicants who passed the document screening) • Admission

  13. Typical Route To a Ph.D.

  14. 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)

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. INQUIRIES Admissions Office National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Email: admissions@grips.ac.jp Web: http://www.grips.ac.jp

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

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