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Who can apply
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- Call
- Bhutan
- Country of study
- Japan
- Accepted nationalities
- Bhutan
- Degree already heldRequired
- Bachelor’s
- Target level
- Master’s
- Fields of study
- All fields
- Languages
- English: level not specifiedRequired
- Age limit
- 45 years old at most
- Work experience
- At least 2 years of work experience in the Professional & Management Category (PMC) at the time of the RCSC application, related to the Sub-Program/Component applied for.
- Other conditions
- You must be a regular (permanent) government employee.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Must be a regular (permanent) government employee.
- You must belong to the listed Superstructure specified for each Component.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Must belong to the listed Superstructure specified for each Component.
- You are not eligible if you have already obtained a master's or higher degree.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have already obtained a master's or higher degree.
- You are not eligible if you are currently awarded or scheduled to receive another scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Currently awarded or scheduled to receive another scholarship.
- Every qualified applicant must take an English proficiency test (IELTS) and a Math test in Thimphu.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (IELTS) as well as Math test in Thimphu.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Paid
- Plane ticket
- Length of the funding
- 24 months
- Number of places
- 7 places
Dates
- Applications open
- 7 September 2026 at 00:00 GMT+9, time zone not specified
- Applications close
- 9 October 2026Application to RCSC through your Parent Agency (STEP 1)
- Other deadlines
- 26 November 2026Online JDS application (STEP 2)
- 20 November 2026Application to RCSC for CP1-1 (extended deadline)
- Studies start
- August 2027 (departure for Japan)
Application steps
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Step 1: Submit the required documents to RCSC through your Parent Agency and Working Agency.
- With whom
- You (applicant)
- By when
- 9 October 2026
Step 2: Take the English proficiency test (IELTS) and the Math test in Thimphu.
- With whom
- You (applicant)
- By when
- January 2027
Step 3: 1st selection: document screening of the application documents and research plan by the Japanese universities.
- With whom
- Japanese universities
- By when
- February 2027
Step 4: Health checkup at a hospital in Thimphu.
- With whom
- You (applicant)
- By when
- February 2027
Step 5: 2nd selection: technical interview with faculty members of the Japanese universities.
- With whom
- Faculty members of the Japanese universities
- By when
- March 2027
Step 6: 3rd selection: comprehensive interview with the Operating Committee members.
- With whom
- Operating Committee
- By when
- March 2027
Step 7: Departure for Japan; JICE arranges the air ticket and visa.
- With whom
- JICE
- By when
- August 2027
Where to apply
Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) (opens in a new tab) · Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Official title (in English): The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE): jds-scholarship.org