JDS Application Guidelines

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid in Pakistan 2020
 Contents
I. Application Guidelines 2
1. About JDS Scholarship 2
2. System of JDS Pakistan 2
3. Applicant Eligibility 3
4. JDS Operating Committee (OC) 3
5. Selection Process 4
6. Selection Criteria 5
7. Award Benefits 5
8. Important JDS Rules 5

II. How to Succeed in Application 6

1. Application Documents 6
2. Tips on Application and Selection (Reference) 8
3. Guidelines for Writing a Research Plan 10
4. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 12

III. Sub-Program (SP) / Component (CP) 13

1. Framework of JDS Pakistan 14
2. Information of Each Component (CP) 15

IV. Special Trainings and Events 21

For Inquiries
JDS Website
http://jds-scholarship.org/
JICE JDS Project Office in Pakistan
Email:[email protected]
TEL: 051-2099-225 / Mobile: 0335-4199416
Office Hour: 8:30-12:30 / 13:30-17:00, Monday to Friday
Room No.322, 3rd Floor, Emirates Tower, M-13, F-7
Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
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I. Application Guidelines

1. About JDS Scholarship

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Beneficiaries of JDS
Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) was launched by the Government of  For the participants (JDS Fellows)
Pakistan with the assistance of the Government of Japan in 2018 JDS Fellows will acquire expertise to use for policy making and
institutional building for the development of their country, and
JDS is funded by the Government of Japan also build human network in and out of Japan through the two-
through its ODA (Official Development year study in Japan
Assistance) budget.
 For the organizations (The Fellows’ workplace)
The Fellows’ workplace will attain highly-capable and
JDS targets young government officials and motivated returnees (JDS Fellows) who can effectively
others who are expected to play a leadership contribute to the organizational missions
role in the development of their countries.
 For the Country (The Fellows’ country)
JDS provides scholarships to Pakistan The Fellows’ country will improve institutional capability of the
government officers to study at two-year Master target organizations which leads to foster country’s
Degree courses (instructed in English) of development
Japanese universities.* Some courses are
completed in one year.
Objectives of JDS
 To support for Human Resource Development
JDS’s objective is to strengthen the government’s
administrative capacities in Pakistan. through providing the
opportunity to obtain the Master’s degree to the young
capable government administrators who are expected to
engage in formulating and implementing social and economic
development plans and to play a leadership role in the
development of the country.

 To Enhance Bilateral Relationships

JDS fellows are expected to solidify foundations to further
bilateral relations with Japan by utilizing their human network
developed through academic and social activities while in
Japan.

2. System of JDS Pakistan

The framework of the JDS Project under the “New System” was made applicable to Cambodia in 2009. The new approach gives its
importance on "selection and concentration" on the target priority issues to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the program. A
single program (One phase) is designed to accept four batches of Fellows (Fellows in each fiscal year constitute one batch).

The new JDS Project consists of the sectors The Fellows of the JDS Project are
called “Sub-Program” and “Component”, selected from the “Target Organizations”
which correspond to and deal with the selected whose mission is closely related to the target
target priority areas and the relevant priority areas (Sub-Program) and the
development issues, which were confirmed as relevant development issues (Component).
indispensable to the economic and social
development of the country.
Component 1-1 Target Org. A
(Development Issue)
Target Org. B
Sub-Program 1
University 1
(Target Priority Area)
Component 1-2 Target Org. C
(Development Issue)
Target Org. D
University 2
Accepting universities are also determined under
each Component, which offers educational programs For further details
relevant to the needs of Pakistan. The degree to be
pursued is master’s degree (2 years course), and the
medium of instruction is English. P14 Framework of JDS Pakistan
P15 List of Target Organizations
P16 Information on each Component

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3. Applicant Eligibility

Nationality Citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Between 25 and 40 years old as of April 1st, 2021

Age
(Born on/after April 2, 1980 and born on/before April 1, 1996)

・ Possess a Bachelor Degree authorized by the Government of Pakistan or other countries

・ 16 years of formal education is required (in principle), however, relevant academic/research career
or working experience can be considered as the alternative to meet the requirement.
Academic Background
Other requirements or desirability of academic background
Some accepting universities have other requirements or desirable academic background.
Check “Accepting University” in P14

・ CSS/Cadre officers
Work
・ Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS 17 and above)
Experience ・ Required at least 3 (three) years of work experience including a period of probation
as full-time employee after entering public service at the time of application (Part time
jobs and volunteer activities are not counted as work experience).
Have a good command of both written and spoken English.
English Proficiency
TOEFL 500-550 / IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is preferable (not required)

Health Condition Mentally and physically in good health.

・ To sign and submit the pledge to follow the conditions deemed necessary as a JDS Fellow.
(If the Fellow violates any articles of the pledge, the scholarship may be cancelled).
・ To attend the pre-departure orientation in Islamabad (about 1 week in July-August 2020).
Responsibilities of
JDS Fellow ・ To fully participate in briefings/orientations in Japan (August-September 2020).
・ To contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan with the acquired knowledge
upon return to Pakistan.
・ To follow the JDS rules and regulations (See P.5).
A person corresponds to the followings is not eligible to apply:
・ Those who are currently receiving (or is scheduled to receive) another scholarship
(including other scholarships of Japan).
Ineligibility ・ Those who have obtained a master’s or higher degrees overseas under the support of
foreign scholarship.
・ Military personnel registered on the active list or person on alternative military service, and
also personnel on temporary leave from the active list.

4. JDS Operating Committee (OC)

JDS Operating Committee (OC) is the decision-making committee of JDS Project. It consists of both members of Pakistan and Japanese
governments. The OC not only sets the framework and selection policies but also evaluates candidates in final selection.

JDS Operating Committee (OC) Pakistan

Government of Pakistan Government of Japan

Ministry of Economic Affairs

Embassy of Japan in Pakistan
Establishment Division, Cabinet Secretariat

Ministry of Foreign Affairs JICA Pakistan Office

JICE (Japan International Cooperation Center)

JICE supports a smooth implementation of JDS project, which covers a wide range of services such as arrangements
of recruitment and selection, and assistances for JDS Fellows studying in Japan.

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5. Selection Process

Schedule Steps Description

Sep - Nov, 2020 Application Application Documents are required to submit to both the Ministry of Economic
Affairs (Through Organization which you are currently belong to) and JDS Office by
the deadline. Deadline will be announced on the JDS website.
https://jds-scholarship.org/country/pakistan/index.html
Further details  P6“Application Documents”
Nov - Dec, 2020 Academic aptitude test IELTS and Math tests1. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later
selection stages.

Dec, 2020 1st Selection Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined
by the Japanese universities.

End of Jan - Mid of Feb,

Health Checkup
2021 The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Islamabad

End of Jan - Mid of Feb,

2nd Selection Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to
2021
Islamabad to conduct their interview exams. (Or online interview will be held.)

Early Mar, 2021 3rd Selection Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the
interview exams.

Mid of Mar, 2021 Approval by the OC Successful candidates will be approved and notified

Mar - Apr, 2021 University Application

JICE will support application for each university
Procedure
Jul, 2021 Orientations Provided by JICA and JICE

Aug, 2021 Departure for Japan JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan

<Important Notes>
 All the selection costs will be covered by JDS project.
 No TA/DA until 2nd Selection. From 2nd selection, limited transportation and accommodation allowance will be provided to applicants
coming from provincial areas.
 Application Documents will not be returned (Please keep a copy of your documents for yourself)
 Application Documents with false statements or plagiarism will be immediately disqualified
 A result of each selection will be announced to all applicants by Email.
 In principle, reasons of the selection-results will not be disclosed.

1st Selection 2nd Selection 3rd Selection

IELTS & Math test
Document Screening Technical Interview Comprehensive Interview

1Applicants for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (CP 1-1) will be exempted from the Math test.

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6. Selection Criteria

Selection process Criteria Intent and Purpose

・ Academic records and background

・ Possibility of future contribution by utilizing acquired
The Japanese universities evaluate applicants’
1st Selection knowledge
basic knowledge, ability and academic
Document ・ Contents of Research Plan
background. Compatibility to the university course
Screening ・ Relevance between Research Plan and Sub-Program / will be also examined.
Component (Development issues set by JDS)
・ Reference Letter (Annex in the Application Document)

・ Academic background and learning ability

The universities mainly evaluate academic
2nd Selection ・ Capacity for completing the study in Japan
knowledge, candidates’ idea about research plan,
Technical ・ Possibility of contributing to the development of the
etc. Communication and logical thinking skills are
Interview country
also checked through the interview.
・ Compatibility to the university course

After the universities check the candidates’

・ Capacity for completing the study in Japan
academic abilities, the Operating Committee
3rd Selection ・ Capacity to utilize outcomes of the study over the long
evaluates the candidates’ capacity of future
Comprehensive term
contribution to the development of the country such
Interview ・ Possibility of contributing to the development of the as purpose of study in Japan, career plan after the
country study, etc.

* The English and math test results will be reviewed by the universities in the selection stages

7. Award Benefits 8. Important JDS Rules

The awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the JDS has specific rules in order to realize its project goals and to
individual to complete the academic program specified by JDS ensure favorable study environment for the Fellows.
project. The following benefits generally apply:

 Full tuition fees Before departure

 Air fare  JDS Fellows must submit a JDS pledge to the Operating
 Arrival allowance Committee to commit themselves to follow JDS Rules.
 Accommodation allowance
 Monthly Scholarship During the stay in Japan
 Book allowance  The Fellows are allowed to bring their family members
 Shipping allowance to Japan only after 3 months from the date of arrival.
 Travel and seminar attendance allowance However, all JDS Fellows are required to follow the
 Overseas travel insurance regulations by the Government of Japan due to the
 Supports from the agent situation of COVID-19
 Finding accommodation  The Fellows are prohibited from
 Initial settlement of your life in Japan  Working
 Emergency situation etc.  Driving motor vehicles, and
 Applying for further studies such as a doctoral course in
Japan
 The Fellows must complete the study within the
predetermined period of study, and return to his/her country
immediately after the study completion.

After returning to home country

 The Fellows must attend a report back meeting held by
the Operating Committee.
 The Fellows are obliged to return and work in Pakistan
in compliance with the rules of the Government of
Pakistan.

Further details will be explained in an orientation conducted after

the selection.

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II. How to Succeed in Application Read carefully before you prepare documents.

1. Application Documents Documents.

All applicants are required to submit a set of necessary documents. Please follow the instructions below.

1) Application Documents

 Application Form (AF) and other designated forms can be downloaded from JDS website ( http://jds-scholarship.org/ )
.
“Download password” will be required. First, fill out and send password request form in this web
site. Then, JICE JDS Project Office will send the password to you by E-mail.

2) Precautions
 Two (2) sets of Application Documents are required. (See the instruction below.)
 To prepare for the 2 sets, please mind 2 types of documents. (Original / Attested copy of the original )
 All documents written in other language than English need official English translation. (Self-translation is not acceptable.)
 Use only A4 size paper for all copy sets.
 Do not staple the documents. Put a paperclip on them instead.
 Submit “Reason Letter” in case where wrong information (e.g. wrong spelling of name on the certificate, birthday, etc.) is
contained in the ID and official documents due to administrative errors.
 Make your own extra copy of the Application Documents before submission.

3) List of Application Documents

Doc Application
No Documents
Required number Remarks

Checklist of Application -
1 Document
2

Application Form (AF) Undersign all the pages of AF including 10. Declaration
2 (designated form)
2
page.

Photograph
3 (4cm x 3cm)
2 Paste them on each AF. Should be taken within 3 months.

University Diploma / 2
4 Certificate of Degree (Original or If not written in English, attach official English translation.
(Order: Bachelor-Master) Attested Copy of the original)

University Transcript/ 2
If not written in English, attach official English translation.
5 Official Grade Report (Original or
(Transcripts of all semesters are required)
(Order: Bachelor-Master) Attested Copy of the original)

Reference Letter “Annex” Please request your referee to type in the designated form.
6 (designated form)
2
(This letter must be submitted in a sealed envelope)
Copy of Valid
If you do not have any ID card, submit only “8. Employment
Government Officer ID
7 Card
2 Certificate (designated form)” which is officially issued by the
organization currently you are employed.
(ID card of Workplace)
Employment Certificate Ask your belonging organization to issue the certificate by
8 (designated form)
2
using designated form.
Submit ONE of the following ID documents. If you are
selected as final candidate, you will be required to submit
Copy of Valid Personal copy of valid passport
9 ID
2
- Passport (Copy of cover and photo page) or
- National ID Card (Copy of the card. If not written in
English, attach official English translation)
10 Questionnaire 1 For “Set 2” only.
Request Form for
11 General Math Test and 1 For “Set 2” only.
IELTS

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4) Arrangement of Application Documents

As mentioned above, 2 sets of Application Documents are required.

Arrange those sets following a manner of arrangement below.
First, you prepare the original set, then take a copy of the set.
The document No. below corresponds to the ones in the table “3) List of Application Documents” on P6

1 Original Set
(Document Order)
1. Check List of Application Documents  Top Page 11
Application Form (AF) 10
2. 9
7 8
3. Photograph (4 cm×3 cm)
4 5 6
4. University Certificate of Degree/Diploma(Order: Bachelor-Master) 1 2
5. University Transcript/ Official Grade Report (Order: Bachelor-Master) Top
6. Reference Letter (Annex) in a sealed envelope Page For “Set 2” only

7. Copy of valid Government Officer ID Card

8. Employment Certificate 3
Photo
9. Copy of valid Personal Identification Document
10. Questionnaire “Information source” (For “Set 2” only)
11. Request Form for General Math Test and IELTS (For “Set 2” only) Place a clip. DO NOT staple.

2 sets of photocopy
 Make 2 sets of photocopy

Submit
 Paste a photo on the each
Set 1
AF (No.2)to the Ministry of
 Separate the photocopies into 2 individual sets. Set 2 Submit to JDS Office
Economic Affairs
.
(Through Organization which
you are currently belong to)
Via
5) Submission of Application Documents (Hard Copy)
Applicants
 Important Notice
・ Application lacking of necessary documents will not be accepted.
・ Application after the deadline will not be accepted.
・ Application will be disqualified in case false statements or plagiarism is found.
・ Application Documents will not be returned for any reasons. MOEA JDS Office
Date of s ubm is s ion Application No. [ ]
JDS Cambodia 2018

Che ck List of Application Docume nts

Component you apply 1-1-3. Improvement of Education Quality
University Hiroshima University
Target Organization
(Workplace)

Name of applicant
Living area TEL

Check list (Please refer to "Application Guidelines for further details)

Attested Copy of
Doc Application Original
Original Original Notes
No. Documents
Required ☑ Required ☑ Required ☑
Print out this list, check your documents
Check lis t

6) Send the Excel file to JDS Pakistan office by Email

1 1 caref ully, and submit w ith the f ollow ing
(This s heet)
document set.
Application Form 1 Original and 2 copies w ith your signature in a
2 1 2 low er right-hand corner of the each page
(AF)
Put 1 photo on AF original, the other 2 on AF
Photograph
3 (4x3 cm )
4 copies (No.2), and another 1 on Registration
Form (No.11)
If the Original/attested set is not w ritten in
4 Univ.certificate 3 English, of f icial English translation must be
attached.

3 3 attested originals OR 1 original and 2 copies

5 Univ. trans cript

If the Original/attested set is not w ritten in
1 1 English, of f icial English translation must be
attached.
Please request your ref eree to use English.
Reference letter (Annex)
6 <Priscribed f orm>
1 (This letter must be submitted in a sealed
envelope)

The Email title should be "JDS2020 (Your Applied University Name) Your full name"
Employment certif icate This certif icate must be authorized by Personnel
1
<Priscribed f orm> (or Superior) department of your w orkplace
7
If you have ID card of w orkplae, attach the copy
Public s ervant ID
(1) on the Employment Certif icate above as a
(ID of workplace) supporting document.

Submit ONE of the f ollow ing ID documents

← Passport
2 (First and last page)
8 Pers onal ID
← National ID card
1 1 (with of f icial English translation)
← Birth certif icate
1 1 (with of f icial English translation)
Ques tionnaire
9 1
<Pris cribed form >
Regis tration form The f orm w ill be given at JDS of f ice at the time

Ex) JDS2020(IUJ)_Ali AHMAD

10 1 of application.
(RF)

Y our of f icial representing employ er must authorize y ou to participate in pre-departure orientations and JDS program if
11 Perm is s ion letter* y ou pass the 2nd selection. A prescribed f orm will be giv en to those who pass the 2nd selection. Without this letter,
y ou will not be allowed to proceed to a f inal selection step.

■ Submit all the documents in A4 size. Please do not cut in small.

■ Sort the documens in this order as numbered above.
■ Attach a "Reason Letter" if there are f law s in the documents that you can not correct by yourself or
if there are documents you can not submit.

JICE JDS Project Office in Pakistan

Room No.322, 3rd Floor, Emirates Tower, M-13,
F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
TEL 051-2099225 / Mobile 0335-4199416 / Email [email protected]
Office Hour: 8:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

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2. Tips on Application and Selection (Reference)

The better you prepare for the Application Documents, the more chances to pass the selection you have. Here are some tips on the
preparation of Application Form (AF) and Research Plan (RP).

(5) Career plan

(1) Understanding JDS
JDS Selection
Application 1st Selection
(2) Country analysis Form (AF)
(AF/RP Screening)
(6) Japan analysis 2nd Selection
(3) Organizational task (Technical Interview)
analysis Research
3rd Selection
Plan (RP) (Comprehensive
Interview)
(4) University research (7) Test preparation

About the selection and criteria

As shown in the chart above, you are advised to collect detailed information about JDS, Japan
and the universities through literature survey and so on before challenging the JDS. Also, it
is important to know in advance about its selection and its evaluation criteria (P5) and prepare
For Pakistani nation
your AF and, RP with a view to winning the selection.

Development of Pakistani
(1) Understanding JDS
Objectives and framework Development Policies
The objectives of JDS are written in P2. “Sub-Program and Component (SP/CP)” and
“Targeted Organizations (TO)” are shown in P14-15. But, here, most importantly, you have
to note the reasons why JDS is provided to the government sector, why SP/CP and TO are
set in the JDS framework. The answers to those questions will be an important basis in HumanResource
making preparation for AF and RP. (You!)

 JDS is designed to support the human resource development of Pakistan

 Government sector can directly and widely contribute to the development JDS
Gov. Sector
 SP/CP are set based on the development plan of Pakistan and Japan aid policy,
 TO (You and your workplace) are considered to be closely involved in the development.
Development Plan of RGC
(2) Country analysis
As mentioned in “(1) JDS analysis” above, “SP/CP” is set based on the development plan
of Pakistan (Vision 2025, etc.). First, read and understand a background of the SP/CP you Development Plan of RGC
wish to apply for (P14-15) to know what kind of development issues are assumed and what Aid policy of Japan
kind of research are expected under JDS. Then, obtain information on development issues of
Pakistan (Vision 2025, Issues of your organization, etc.) to deepen your understanding on the
status of the development. This analysis of present development status will be important not
only for making a RP but also for later selection steps (interviews). JDS
SP (Priority Areas) JPN
 Read and understand a background of the SP/CP you apply for (P16～ ) CP (Development issues) Univ.
 Check such materials as NSDP, issues of your organization, etc. TO (Targeted Organizations)

(3) Organization task analysis

As shown in “JDS framework (P14)”, TO is set under the each CP and considered to be
closely related with the development issues (CP). Therefore, it is essential for you to know Development Plan of RGC
what kind of mission your organization has in the context of the development of Pakistan.
Also it is important to observe what kind of issues your organization is tacking with and what Aid policy of Japan
are lacking to solve the issues. Those observations will help you conduct further analysis .

 Check missions and roles of your organization in the context of the development of your JDS
country. SP (Priority Areas) JPN
 Also observe what is necessary in your organization to solve the development issues Univ.
CP (Development issues)
of your workplace. Those observations will help you find reasons to study in Japan.
TO (Targeted Organizations)

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(4) University research

As shown in “JDS framework (P14)”, the relevant Japanese universities (courses) are
designated under the each CP. Those universities are selected to offer you with sufficient
knowledge in order to tackle development issues of your concern. As the universities wish to Development Plan of RGC
recruit students with necessary academic level and high motivation to learn, you need to Aid policy of Japan
demonstrate those points in the following way.

 One of the ways to show self-motivation is to demonstrate how much you know about JDS
the university you are applying for.
 Go to the university website to know their location, history, provided courses, the faculty SP (Priority Areas) JPN
Univ.
members, etc. CP (Development issues)
 Find interesting professors, and check their research areas, current activities, their TO (Targeted Organizations)
published academic papers, etc.

(5) Career plan Development Plan of RGC

As you can see it in Application Form (AF), you will be required to fill in [Question6] your
work experience,[Q7] Research plan ,[Q8] Reason for Applyig the Graduate school / course Aid policy of Japan
and [Q9] future contribution. Those questions are very coherent in the sense that each
question asks [who you are / what you are doing now], [what you want to do in Japan] and
[what you can / want to do after your study]. So, those questions ask how you relate your JDS
career and the study in the context of the development of your country. This is a clear tip SP (Priority Areas) JPN
to answer to those questions in AF. CP (Development issues) Univ.

TO (Targeted Organizations)
 Question 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the AF are NOT separate questions. They are very coherent.

About “Responsibilities of Your Work” (Q6 in AF)

Due to lack of understanding of the connections among [Q6], [Q7] , [Q8] and [Q9], About [Q6], some
people do nothing but list up their daily work without being aware of those connections. As
mentioned above, it is important to show your current (or previous) work in the context of the
development issues in order to bridge your answers to the next questions (Research Plan and
career plan after study).
- Current work
- Research plan
 Q6 just asks your current and previous works. But, based on your answers in this Q6, the - After study
interviewers (The university and OC) try to guess if you can use acquired knowledge in your
work after you return from Japan. Therefore, Q6 and Q9 are two sides of the same coin.

About Research Plan (Q7 in AF)

The details about how to write Research Plan (RP) is explained in (P10). On the basis of the explanation above, keep in mind that the
RP is considered as an extension of your work [Q6], which will lead to your career plan after you study in Japan [Q9].

About contribution after study in Japan (Q9 in AF)

You may have a problem in answering to this question about how you will contribute to the development after your study in Japan.
Considering the objectives of JDS, this is a very important factor through the selection process. Every year, some applicants provide
answers such as “I will share my knowledge”, “I will teach at educational institutions” and so on. Those are, of course, important. But, if
you are a JDS interviewer, would you be attracted by such answers?

 If you have finished the analysis in (2) ~ (4) above, you should be able to identify the needs of your country and organization as well
as your tasks to fulfill such needs.
 It is important to layout your future career plan (after your study in Japan) in relation to the needs of your country and organization,
which also will be a solid and good reasoning to study in Japan!

(6) Research on relevant issues in Japan

The JDS Fellows are to conduct a research on development issues of their home countries. And also, taking into account that they study
in Japan, you are also recommended to know in advance, at least, about historical and empirical cases of Japan in your research field.

(7) Test preparation

As shown in “Selection Process (P4)”, the results of English and Math tests will be
reviewed by the universities in the 1st selection (AF and RP screening by the IELTS preparation
universities in Japan) and afterwards. IELTS web site
https://www.britishcouncil.pk/exa
 It is strongly recommended to prepare for those tests, improving your ability
by self-study. You can prepare both tests in advance! m/ielts/prepare
 About IELTS test, get used to the test format using sample test and textbooks.
 About Math test, question and solution of the past years’ test are available at Past math test and solution
JDS website. Using the past test, check rules and formulas in school JDS web site
textbooks! http://jds-scholarship.org/

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3. Guidelines for Writing a Research Plan

(1) Guideline for writing a research plan

In the application for JDS, the research plan for your Master’s 4) Does the research help the applicant to more effectively
thesis should； participate in the development process of your country after
 Address the current issues/problems of the socioeconomic the completion of the course?
development of your country and how to remedy these 5) Is the applicant’s academic background strong enough to
issues/problems. implement the research plan?
 Present a detailed work plan on how and what you will do 6) Is the applicant’s work experience sufficient to pursue the
to achieve for the goal of your study. research? (Not necessary if other application material is good
enough to show that the answers are positive.)
The research plan, which is submitted for the application is not 7) Does the research plan fit well with the program of the
deemed to be final. It will be revised during the course work in the graduate school?
line with the Component. The purpose of the research plan is to 8) Are the applicant’s research questions academically
help its readers (faculty members of graduate schools) evaluate significant?
the significance and potentiality of your research from the following
aspects: The importance of each point above, however, depends on the
field of study and the graduate program you are applying for. Some
1) Does the research plan address the important policy questions graduate programs may require more specific information about
of the applicant’s country? the data and method of analysis. Therefore, it is essential to go
2) Does the research plan show that the applicant is strongly through the “University Information” as well as the website of the
motivated and adequately prepared to implement the research university carefully before writing your research plan. Writing a
successfully? research plan is the beginning of your research. It is highly
3) Who will benefit from the result of the research? Will the result recommended that you keep improving your research plan before
of the research contribute to solving or clarifying policy departure to Japan after being selected as a JDS Fellow.
questions which are important for applicant’s country?

(2) Outline of the research plan (Example)

Title Describe the nature of your proposed research clearly. Avoid making it too short or redundant.
Background Position your research theme here to state a significance of your research in the research areas.
The literature review is not a part to merely describe preceding studies but to sort out what
researches have done, what have been found and what are unknown in your research field. Also
Literature Review consider relevance with development issues and your organization. List the preceding studies in
a reference section at the end of your research plan.

Shape and clarify what you want to achieve by your research. It is recommended to think about
Introduction
research purposes at a higher level not in your daily duties. The research itself is not a purpose.
Your research is supposed to contribute to the development of your country and institutional
Purpose and
development of your organization.
Questions
As for the research questions, set your questions in relation with to the preceding studies above,
development issues of your country and organization, also taking into consideration your
research methodologies. With solid research questions, the research methodologies will be
clarified accordingly.

This is the main part of your research plan. Develop your opinion and give more information.
Explain what and how to study.
 Detail your research procedure within the given timeframe.
Main Body Methodology  List sources and quality of evidence you will consult with and the analytical technique you will
employ, and the timetable you will follow.
 Describe the intended methods of data gathering, the controls you will introduce, the statistical
methods to be used, the type of literature or documentary analysis to be followed, etc.
Tell the reader the important points to stress and address your future plan.
 Expected learning/findings from your research
Expected Results  Describe your future plan on how to utilize your research outcome to solve the issues
Conclusion Significance mentioned in the first part after return home.
 Describe how your research outcome will contribute to the development of the country and the
institutional development of your organization.
Bibliography Include all the resources which are used in the writing of the research plan.

For more information, go to the websites on academic writing below.

USC Libraries: Research Guides

http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/researchproposal

University of Oxford: Guidelines to Writing a Research Proposal

http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply/research_proposal.html

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(3) Warnings about “Plagiarism”

“Plagiarism” is a serious offense in the academic field. Plagiarism means using other person’s
ideas and words without explicitly acknowledging the source of that information.

University students including JDS applicants and Fellows are members of the academic. , and must not
commit plagiarism in making a research plan and thesis. Otherwise, you may be disqualified from the Plagiarism
selection, or even be discharged from the university, once the plagiarism is found in your research plan, or
academic work at the university.

Such cases are deemed as plagiarism:

 Copying from books or articles written by other authors without permission
 Copying from an internet source without referring to the attribution text or information
 Misrepresentation of someone’s work as one’s original
To avoid plagiarism, you must cite sources and give credit whenever you use:
 Other person’s idea, opinion, or theory
 Any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings – any pieces of information – that are not common knowledge STOP
 Quotation of other person’s spoken or written words, or COPY
 Paraphrase of other person’s spoken or written words &
When you make your research plan, also pay attention to “Paraphrase”. Paste
Paraphrase is a re-expression of other person’s ideas in your own words. There is accurate and inaccurate
way of paraphrasing.

Here are some websites for more explanation on those matters. Applicants must prepare a research
plan carefully to avoid plagiarism.

 Plagiarism and how to avoid it

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BOOMINGTON, Writing Tutorial Service, Plagiarism: What it is and how to recognize and avoid it.
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml

 Paraphrase and examples

The Writing Center @ THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON, the Writer’s Handbook avoiding plagiarism
http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase.html

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BOOMINGTON, Writing Tutorial Service, How to Recognize Plagiarism

https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/example1paraphrasing.html

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4. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What is the Sub-Program (SP) / Component (CP)? Q9. How can I know the each selection result?
They are the fields of study determined according to the priority JICE JDS Project Office will notify the result of each selection to
development issues of each JDS recipient country. JDS Fellows the candidates by Email.
are expected to prepare the research plan in line with the stated
issues. You are encouraged to study in advance the Sub- Q10. Is JDS a full scholarship?
program/ Component under which you apply for JDS . Yes. All the costs to study in Japan will be fully covered by JDS.
For further details, please refer to “Award Benefits” in this booklet.
Q2. How should I count my age, the way of counting is
different from Japanese way? Q11. How should I travel to Japan, and how to start to live
The age should be counted in Japanese way. It should be one there?
year when you are exactly reached 12 months after you were JICE will support all JDS Fellows during their stay in Japan.
born. (Ex.）If you were born on 1st February, 1984, you are 36 Fellows’ air-ticket and visa to enter Japan will be arranged by JICE.
years old as of 1st April, 2020. In Japan, JICE will also assist the Fellows in apartment hunting
and university entrance procedure. JICE will support JDS Fellows
Q3. How should I count the period of schooling if I attended all the time from your departure to return.
more than 2 schools at the same time?
Please do not count it separately but based on the years you Q12. Can I extend my stay after the completion of Master’s
studied. See an example below. program?
9/2005-6/2009 School A (4 years) No. Every JDS Fellow MUST return to their country by the
9/2006-6/2009 School B (3 years) designated d date after graduation in compliance with the Pledges
In this example, the total school year is NOT 7 years but 4 required by the JDS Operating Committee as well as the
years (9/2005~6/2009). Government of Pakistan. JDS Fellows have an obligation to return
to the belonging organization and contribute to the socio-economic
Q4. I have already received a scholarship from other country. development of the country with acquired knowledge and skills.
Am I eligible to apply for JDS?
No. The following persons are NOT eligible to apply for JDS. Q13. How can I obtain general information about Japan?
 Persons who are currently receiving or is scheduled to receive Living Guide:
other scholarship http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengorev/en/index.html
 Persons who had already obtained master’s degree in other Japan in general
countries under any scholarship. http://web-japan.org/
(*) However, persons who are studying in master’s course or
obtained master degree without foreign assistance in
local/foreign universities are eligible.

Q5. I graduated from more than 2 universities. Which

diploma/transcript should I submit?
If you write down both universities as Educational Background in
the Application Form, please submit both of them.

Q6. How do I write a research plan?

Please refer to “Guidelines for writing a research plan” in this
booklet. You can also refer to many literatures about how to make
a research proposal on the Internet. Please pay attention to avoid
“Plagiarism”.

Q7. Where can I get the Application Form?

Please access JDS web-site.
http://jds-scholarship.org/
Application Form (AF), Application Guidelines (AG) and
university information can be downloaded from this website.

Q8. Do I need to take English and math test? And do these

scores affect the JDS selection?
Yes. Every applicant must take English examination (TOEFL).
Regarding math examination, it depends on your applying
university. The scores of English and math examination will be
reviewed by the accepting universities in the document screening
and afterwards.

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III. Sub-Program (SP) / Component (CP)

1. Framework of JDS Pakistan 14

2. Information of Each Sub-Program / Component (CP)

SP 1. Improvement of Economic Infrastructure
(1) 1-1. Enhancement of Public Administration and Finance 15
(2) 1-2. Enhancement of Energy Policy and Implementation 16
(3) 1-3. Enhancement of Industrial Promotion, Investment Climate and Trade 17
(4) 1-4. Enhancement of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development 18

SP 2. Ensuring Human Security and Improvement of Social Infrastructure

(5) 2-1. Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity 20

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Components Target Organizations
Sub-Program No. of
(JDS Development Accepting University Degree to be Earned Target Officers All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body) especially
(JDS Priority Areas) Fellows
Issues) as follows:

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific

・Master of Science in
University ・Establishment Division under Cabinet Secretariat
2 International Cooperation
(Graduate School of Asia Pacific ・Ministry of Finance and Revenue
Enhancement of Public Policy
Studies) ・Ministry of Economic Affairs
1-1 Administration and
・Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform
Finance International University of Japan
・Master of Arts in Public ・Executive departments, agencies, institutions and other
JDS 2020 (for AY 2021-2022)

2 (Graduate School of
Management affiliated entities under the above organizations
International Relations)

Kyushu University ・Master of Philosophy

1. Framework of JDS Pakistan

2 (Interdisciplinary Graduate ・Master of Science

School of Engineering Sciences) ・Master of Engineering ・Ministry of Water Resources
Enhancement of Energy ・Ministry of Energy
・Master of Philosophy
1-2 Policy and ・Ministry of Climate Change
・Master of International
Implementation Hiroshima University ・Executive departments, agencies, institutions and other
Cooperation Studies
1 (Graduate School of Humanities affiliated entities under the above organizations
・Master of Economics
and Social Sciences )
・Master of Business
Administration
Improvement of
1
Economic Infrastructure ・Master of Arts in
International University of Japan ・Ministry of Finance and Revenue
International Development ・CSS/Cadre Officers
2 (Graduate School of ・Ministry of Economic Affairs
・Master of Arts in ・Federal Ex-cadre officers
Enhancement of International Relations) ・Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform
Economics (BPS 17 and above)
Industrial Promotion, ・Ministry of Commerce and Textile Industry
1-3
Investment Climate and ・Ministry of Industries and Production
International Christian
Trade ・Board of Investment under Prime Minister's Office
University ・Master of Arts in Public
2 ・Executive departments, agencies, institutions and other
(Graduate School of Arts and Economics
affiliated entities under the above organizations
Sciences)

・Master of Philosophy
Hiroshima University
・Master of Engineering
2 (Graduate School of Advanced
Enhancement of ・Master of International
Science and Engineering)
Agriculture, Water Cooperation Studies ・Ministry of National Food Security & Research
1-4
Resources and Rural ・Ministry of Water Resources
Development
Ritsumeikan University
・Master of Science
2 (Graduate School of Life
・Master of Engineering
Science)

・Master of Philosophy
Ensuring Human Security Hiroshima University
Strengthening Disaster ・Master of Engineering ・Pakistan Meteorological Department
2 and Improvement of 2-1 3 (Graduate School　of Advanced
Management Capacity ・Master of International ・Federal Flood Commission
Social Infrastructure Science and Engineering)
Cooperation Studies

Maximum Number of Fellows for Master's program per year 18 * The 18 fellows will be selected among the candidates based on the competition.
2. Information of Each Sub-Program / Component

Sub-program
1. Improvement of Economic Infrastructure
(Target Priority Area)

Component (CP)
(Development Issues)
1-1. Enhancement of Public Administration and Finance

Expected Financial Operation/Management, Public Policy Design/System Design

* Take the following "Direction of Study (Background of Component)" into account before making your research
Research Areas plan.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Acceptable number of seat: 2)

GS of Asia Pacific Studies
(1) International Cooperation Policy (ICP)
<Available degree>
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
(2) International Public Administration (IPA)
<Available degree>
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Accepting University If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school to
university), the eligibility will be assessed.

International University of Japan (Acceptable number of seat: 2)

GS of International Relations
(1) Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP)
<Available degree>
Master of Arts in Public Management
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school to
university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Target Officers All CSS/Cadre officers and Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS17 and above)

Target Organizations All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body)

Under the long-term development plan "Vision 2025," Pakistan aims to improve
productivity based on a stable long-term macroeconomics and achieve an economic
growth of 7% or more through stabilization of macro economy and reformation of the
electric power sector and state enterprises. At present, in addition to the unstable political
situation, projects have been delayed because of lack of capacities of administration
bodies. Therefore, capacity development of administrative officials in charge of solving
such problems is an issue for Pakistan.
Under the country assistance policy for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the government
of Japan aims to provide assistance that contributes to poverty reduction and productivity
improvement of the agricultural sector which accounts for a large portion of the working
Direction of Study
population as well as assistance that contributes to strengthening the industrial sector,
(Background of CP)
including increasing competitiveness of the manufacturing industries, promoting export,
and improving the investment climate. This component serves for a part of it. Up until now,
Japan has implemented assistance programs for industrial development and investment
climate improvement to support Pakistan in establishing proper tax incentives from the
perspective of promoting investment as well as for realizing proper collection of custom
duties and efficient customs clearance.
JDS is expected to contribute to capacity development of administrative officials in
charge of the sound financial management, including national revenue and expenditure
management, local finance, financial policy and budgeting, and planning and system
establishment for public policies.

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Sub-program
1. Improvement of Economic Infrastructure
(Target Priority Area)

Component (CP)
(Development Issues)
1-2. Enhancement of Energy Policy and Implementation
Economic Policy Design and System Construction of Energy Field , Smart-grid Technology,
Expected Clean Coal Technology, Safe Nuclear Power Technology
Research Areas * Take the following "Direction of Study (Background of Component)" into account before making your research
plan.

Kyushu University (Acceptable number of seat: 2)

Interdisciplinary GS of Engineering Sciences
(1) International Master Program (G-30)
- Department of Applied Science for Electronics and Materials
- Department of Molecular and Material Sciences
- Department of Advanced Energy Engineering Science
- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Earth System Science and Technology
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Philosophy, Master of Engineering, Master of Science
Accepting University If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school
to university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Hiroshima University (Acceptable number of seat: 1)

GS of Humanities and Social Sciences
(1) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Economic Development Program
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Philosophy, Master of International Cooperation Studies, Master of Economics,
Master of Business Administration
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school
to university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Target Officers All CSS/Cadre officers and Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS17 and above)

Target Organizations All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body)

Under the long-term development plan "Vision 2025," Pakistan aims to improve
productivity based on stable long-term macroeconomics and achieve an economic growth
of 7% or more through stabilization of macro economy and reformation of the electric power
sector and state enterprises. The installed capacity of the present electric power sector is
22,797 MW. But the valid capacity of power generation is substantially decreasing because
of deterioration of existing facilities, debts of electric companies, decrease in domestic gas
supply, etc. In addition, because of an increasing domestic demand for electric power and
a high electric loss ratio of power transmission and distribution, the gap between electricity
supply and demand reached 6,000 MW at the peak period.
Under the country assistance policy for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the government
Direction of Study
of Japan thinks that improvement of the fragile economic infrastructure is essential for
(Background of CP)
Pakistan's economic growth and that stabilization of the society is hindered by chronic
electricity shortage. Therefore, Japan aims to provide assistance for establishing an
efficient and sustainable power supply system. This component serves for a part of it. Up
until now, Japan has implemented a program for development and improvement of power
supply, focusing on assistance that contributes to reforming the electric power sector,
including cooperation for new construction and repair of power plants and grid networks
and support for operation and management of power transmission companies.
JDS is expected to contribute to capacity development of administrative officials in
charge of policy and system formulation of the energy sector, and effective implementation
of relevant projects.

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Sub-program
1. Improvement of Economic Infrastructure
(Target Priority Area)

Component (CP) 1-3. Enhancement of Industrial Promotion, Investment Climate and

(Development Issues) Trade
Promotion Policy for manufacturing industry, Economic Policy Design and System Construction of
Expected Investment/Export Promotion
Research Areas * Take the following "Direction of Study (Background of Component)" into account before making your research
plan.
International University of Japan (Acceptable number of seat: 2)
GS of International Relations
(1) International Development Program (IDP)
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Arts in International Development or Master of Arts in Economics
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school
to university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Accepting University International Christian University (Acceptable number of seat: 2)

GS of Arts and Sciences
(1) Public Policy and Social Research Program
<Available degree>
Master of Arts in Public Economics
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school
to university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Target Officers All CSS/Cadre officers and Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS17 and above)

Target Organizations All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body)

Under the long-term development plan "Vision 2025," Pakistan aims to improve
productivity based on stable long-term macroeconomics and achieve an economic growth
of 7% or more through stabilization of macro economy and reformation of the electric power
sector and state enterprises. Currently, manufacturing accounts for only a small portion of
GDP, and diversification and high value addition to industries have not been moved ahead.
Though Pakistan has traditionally had strength in fabric and food processing industries,
these industries are losing export competitiveness in the global market as they cannot
break away from low quality and low value-added products because of a shortage of
investment, human resources with good skills, etc.
Under the country assistance policy for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the government
Direction of Study of Japan aims to provide assistance that contributes to poverty reduction and productivity
(Background of CP) improvement of the agricultural sector which accounts for a large portion of the working
population as well as assistance that contributes to strengthening the industrial sector,
including increasing competitiveness of the manufacturing industries, promoting export,
and improving the investment climate. This component serves for a part of it. Up until now,
Japan has implemented the programs for industrial development and investment climate
improvement to support Pakistan's multiple sectors for developing local manufacturing
industry, improving the investment climate, promoting trade, etc., primarily targeting the
automobile industry which has high added value and employment creation effect.
JDS is expected to contribute to capacity development of administrative officials in
charge of policies for promoting manufacturing industry and developing economic policies
and systems in the investment and export promotion.

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Sub-program
1. Improvement of Economic Infrastructure
(Target Priority Area)
Component (CP) 1-4. Enhancement of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural
(Development Issues) Development
Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Economy and Agribusiness, Community Development,
Expected Crop/Fruits Production and Food Processing, Watershed Management and Integral
Research Areas Water Resource Management
* Take the following "Direction of Study (Background of Component)" into account before making your research
plan.
Hiroshima University (Acceptable number of seat: 2)
GS of Advanced Science and Engineering
(1) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering, Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
Program
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Philosophy, Master of Engineering, Master of International Cooperation Studies
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school to
university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Accepting University Ritsumeikan University (Acceptable number of seat: 2)

GS of Life Science
(1) Applied Chemistry Course,
(2) Biotechnology Course,
(3) Bioinformatics Course,
(4) Biomedical Sciences Course
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Science, Master of Engineering
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school
to university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Target Officers All CSS/Cadre officers and Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS17 and above)

Target Organizations All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body)

Agriculture is Pakistan's main industry, which accounts for 21% of GDP and 60% of the
total export amount. Agriculture, in which 43.7% of the total workforce is engaged,
contributes to absorbing an increasing workforce. Production of main crops, such as wheat
(ranked the seventh in the world) and cotton (the fourth in the world), accounts for 8.4% of
GDP. Livestock production accounts for 11.8% of GDP. Thus, agriculture is the sector that
contributes to GDP.
Brokers who purchase and distribute agricultural products harvested in bulk to the
market still exist in Pakistan, which poses an issue that prevents enhancement of small
farmers' livelihood. It is desirable to establish agribusiness which benefits small farmers
through cultivation suitable to the climate in each region and systematic value addition to
and sales of agricultural products on the market by farmers themselves.
As many parts of the land are dry or semi-dry areas, Pakistan is highly dependent on
irrigation. However, many irrigation facilities were constructed almost 100 years ago and
Direction of Study show significant deterioration. Therefore, the urgent issues include development of new
(Background of CP) water sources, appropriate update of existing facilities, development and extension of
efficient water-saving irrigated agricultural techniques, and introduction of the concept of
integrated water management of underground water and surface water. In addition,
irrigation facilities are concentrated in the Punjab State. Therefore, the crop production and
number of livestock fed per person are the highest in Punjab. The disparity of agricultural
productivity among regions causes an income disparity among farmers. Therefore, it is
necessary to promote an initiative to solve this regional disparity.
The government of Pakistan, in its long-term national policy "Vision 2025," states that
efficient use of water, promoting saving water, and institutionalization of water resource
management among sectors or regions are the elements for "energy, water, and food
security" and urges the necessity for promotion of high value-added products, agricultural
product processing, supply chain improvement, and increase in milk cattle yield to realize
the knowledge based economy through high value addition. It is an urgent task to develop
the capacity of administrative officials in charge of agriculture and agricultural development

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policies, ranging from formulation of effective policies and strategies to promotion of

activities of farmers' organizations, depending on the situation of farming communities in
each region.
Under the priority areas for Pakistan, the government of Japan aims to develop its
agricultural market economy that is sound and accessible by the poor. This program is
positioned in this context. Up until now, Japan has dispatched experts and implemented
technical cooperation projects to support formation of specialty production areas and
production of high value-added products. In addition, to strengthen irrigated agriculture,
Japan has implemented the yen loan project with the aim of functional improvement of the
irrigation system and supplementary projects for yen loan for research and extension of
water saving
technology and extension of the participatory irrigation management system.
At this component, especially for development of agriculture and rural areas for
socioeconomic development, JDS is expected to contribute to capacity development of
administrative officials in charge of correction of disparity among rural areas, improvement
of small farmers' livelihood, formation of specialty production areas and promotion of high
value-added products, and integrated water resource management for sustainable
irrigated agriculture.

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Sub-program
2. Ensuring Human Security and Improvement of Social Infrastructure
(Target Priority Area)

Component (CP)
(Development Issues)
2-1 Strengthening Disaster Management Capacity

Disaster Risk Assessment and Disaster Advance Prevention Investment Plan Design,
Expected Comprehensive Watershed Management(Method for reducing Flood Damage),
Research Areas Enlightenment of Awareness of Disaster Risk Management and Spread
Knowledge/Experiences
* Take the following "Direction of Study (Background of Component)" into account before making your research plan.

Hiroshima University (Acceptable number of seat: 3)

GS of Advanced Science and Engineering
(1) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering, Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
Program
Accepting University
<Available degree (s)>
Master of Philosophy, Master of Engineering, Master of International Cooperation Studies
If applicants do not fulfill a regular period of school education (16 years from primary school to
university), the eligibility will be assessed.

Target Officers All CSS/Cadre officers and Federal Ex-Cadre officers (BPS17 and above)

Target Organizations All Government Organizations (except Corporate Body)

Pakistan is prone to suffer flood, earthquake, landslide, cyclone, and other natural
disasters. After the large earthquake which hit the northern area, the government of Pakistan
fundamentally reviewed its conventional disaster management centered on post-disaster
measures and individual event-based countermeasures and started efforts for strengthening
disaster management system focusing on prevention and reduction of disaster risks and
cross-sectional disaster management. As a result, the National Disaster Management
Commission (NDMC) was established in 2007, with the prime minister as the chairman and
the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as the secretariat. Furthermore, as a
part of the national institutional framework, the National Disaster Management Act was
promulgated in 2010. As the first-tier plan to put the act into practice in a concrete manner,
the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) was established in 2012 with support of
JICA, along with supporting volumes: National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Plan,
Human Resource Development Plan on Disaster Management, and Guidelines on
Community Based Disaster Risk Management. To minimize human and socioeconomic
losses due to flood and other natural disasters, the necessity for the following parameters
Direction of Study
has been pointed out: (1) improving the forecast and warning system, (2) increasing
(Background of CP)
community awareness on disaster management, (3) developing risk assessment, (4)
measures for structures, and (5) strengthening the capacity of disaster-related administrative
institutions which support these activities, etc. As for the forecast and warning system,
meteorological radars, facilities and equipment for weather observation stations and rain
gauge stations, and Pakistan Meteorological Department's ability in observing and
forecasting weather conditions have been improving, but they are not sufficient and need to
be further improved. There are still issues regarding structures, such as weirs, water
channels, and levees. In addition to aging of these structures, the effect of flood
countermeasures is not fully demonstrated because of destruction of levees in many floods,
changing flood patterns, etc.
As a priority aria for Pakistan, the government of Japan aims to develop a natural disaster
resilient society in Pakistan, and this component is positioned in this context. The JDS project
is expected to contribute to capacity development of administrative officials in charge of
formulation of disaster management policies and promotion of disaster countermeasures at
the national, state, and province levels.
The university information is available on JDS website.：https://jds-scholarship.org/
Notes in application
 In application, check if your workplace is assigned as a Target Organization in a component you want to
apply for.
 Also, check obtainable degrees of the university you are applying for.

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IV. Special Trainings and Events

JDS Program provides the following opportunities for JDS Fellows only in addition to research at university.

Asian Government Leaders Networking Event

This special event aims to establish long-term cooperative relationships between JDS Fellows and Japanese government

officials by providing opportunities of interaction and mutual learning. JDS Fellows participate in the event and expand their

personal networks with Japanese government officials, who would become their counterparts in the future.

Japanese Language Training

All JDS Fellows participate in Japanese language training after

their arrival in Japan. This training provides Fellows with the lessons
on Japanese characters (hiragana, katakana, and kanji), greetings,

and how to introduce themselves. In addition, they deepen their

understandings of Japanese culture, lifestyle and manners, and

learn the procedures necessary for staying in Japan such as

government office, post office, and bank.

JDS Joint Seminar

JDS Joint Seminar is held half a year before returning

home, inviting all JDS fellows from each university.

During this seminar, the Fellows have opportunities to

attend a series of programs, including leadership program

and a special lecture given by a prominent scholar. It also

helps them build a network with JDS fellows from various

countries.

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TEL: 051-2099225 / Mobile: 0335-4199416
Room No.322, 3rd Floor, Emirates Tower, M-13,
F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan

JDS website
http://jds-scholarship.org/

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