Application Guidelines
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Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines For Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) 2015 Japan International Cooperation Agency Japan Development Service, Co. Ltd. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHAT IS THE JDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? ............................................... 1 2. FIELDS OF STUDY .................................................................................... 1 3. ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................ 5 4. MILESTONES DURING APPLICATION AND SELECTION .................................... 7 5. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ..................................... 8 6. IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JDS FELLOWS .......................... 11 7. SUPPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS ............................................ 12 8. INQUIRIES ............................................................................................ 12 ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................... A-13 1. Graduate School Course outlines ..................................................... A-13 2. Prescribed forms 1 to 5 .................................................................. A-37 Prescribed Form 1 Application Form for Master Level ....................... A-37 Prescribed Form 2 Confidential Statement of Reference for Master Level .................................................... A-45 Prescribed Form 3 Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants ................................ A-47 Prescribed Form 4 Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship in Ghana 2013 ............. A-48 Prescribed Form 5 Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted ................................................... A-51 1. WHAT IS THE JDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? The Japanese government is offering the JDS Scholarship Program to government officials in Ghana as a way of providing them with opportunities for academic research at Japanese graduate schools. The objective of the JDS Program is to support the human resource development of Ghana. The program targets highly capable, young, government officers, who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans. The successful JDS participants, accepted by Japanese universities to study on master’s degree courses, are expected to become Ghana’s future leaders in the 21st century. The JDS Program is now accepting potential applicants, wishing to obtain a Master’s degree at Japanese universities during the academic year 2015, from the government organizations in the Table next page. The Graduate Program will be instructed in English, will take 2 years, and the total number of participants from Ghana will be 10 per year. 2. FIELDS OF STUDY The fields of study in the JDS Program are called Sub-Programs (target priority areas) and Components (development issues). By obtaining master’s degrees in these fields, JDS participants from Target Organizations are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for formulating and implementing social and economic development plans in Ghana. See the latter part of this section for more information on the Sub-Programs/Components of the JDS Program. –1– Fields of Study and Corresponding Graduate Schools Sub-Program (Target Priority Area) 1. Enhancement of Governance and Financial Administration Component (Development Issues) 1-1 Development of Governance and Financial Capacity Number of Acceptance per batch 3 –2– 2. Improvement of Basic Social Services 2-1 Improvement of Basic Social Services (Support for Health Policy) Target Organizations ● Ministry of Finance (MOF) ● National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) ● Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) ● Bank of Ghana ● Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) ● Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) ● Ministry of Health (MOH) ● Ghana Health Service (GHS) & other agencies Presumed research fields and preferred major subjects Strengthening of economic policy management capacity for staff, including, economic officers. Presumed research fields: ● Economic Policy ● Financial Policy ● Fiscal Management Strengthening the capacity of governmental officers to contribute towards policy-making in the health sector. 2 Presumed research fields: ● Mother and Child Health ● Community Health ● Health policy making, monitoring and evaluation Corresponding Graduate Schools & URL ● Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (http://wwwgsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/) ● Degree offered Master of Economics Master of International Studies ● Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR), International University of Japan (http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp/idp/id_features.html) ● Degree offered Master of Economics Master of International Relation Master of Arts in Public Management Sub-Program (Target Priority Area) 3. Agriculture/Rural Development Component (Development Issues) 3-1 Rice Production and Agriculture Development Support Number of Acceptance per batch 3 Target Organizations ● Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) ● Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) ● Grains and Legumes Development Board(GLDB) ● Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR) ● National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) –3– 4. Natural Resources and Energy Policy 4-1 Energy Development Support 2 ● Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MOEP) ● Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) ● Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) ● Volta River Authority (VRA) ● Ghana GRID Company (GRIDCO) ● Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) ● Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) ● Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Presumed research fields and preferred major subjects ● Agricultural products marketing policy ● Regional development and agricultural development ● Administration of agricultural engineering and agricultural management ● Development of infrastructure for agricultural production, water supply/treatment, includin g quality control and processing ● Sustainable agriculture ● Natural resources policies ● Energy policies (oil and gas) ● Energy policies (electricity) or energy engineering (electricity) Corresponding Graduate Schools & URL ● Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba (http://www.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/index.html) ● Degree offered Master of Environmental Sciences ● Graduate School of International Cultural Studies , Tohoku University (http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/english/) ● Degree offered Master of International Cultural Studies Master of Interdisciplinary Studies The following are Sub-Programs and Components of the JDS Program in Ghana. Sub-Program 1. Enhancement of Governance and Financial Administration Component 1-1 Development of Governance and Financial Capacity Background It is expected that stable economic growth will continue over the short term in Ghana, due to the high price of the main export commodities (sources of foreign currency revenues) such as, gold and cocoa, and the commencement of oil production in the later half of year 2010. On the other hand, the Ghanaian Government is still facing serious financial challenges, including a deficit in government expenditure due to arrears by the former government and an over spent in current expenditure. In 2010, the calculation method for GDP per capita was adjusted and Ghana is now stated as being a middle-income country, however, there are serious problems involving a widening income gap within the country. Stabilizing the macro economy is acknowledged as one of the most important priorities in the 'Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA)' announced in 2010, and to this end, it will be necessary to restore fiscal soundness urgently. However, many staff lack sufficient experience in the relevant organizations, such as the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. The IMF has pointed out that management of public spending has not been strong in Ghana, and Japan has begun to assist through a project to enhance comprehensive financial management in all aspects of budget planning, implementation, and monitoring within the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Moreover, it would be desirable to assist human resource development for financial reform, over the mid and long terms, within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, as this will benefit the Government of Ghana as a whole. The relevance of the assistance is high, because improvement of debt sustainability for the Ghanaian Government will influence the direction of Japan's mid and long term assistance, when Japan considers introducing the Yen Loan scheme in the near future. Sub-Program 2. Improvement of Basic Social Services Component 2-1 Improvement of Basic Social Services (Support for Health Policy) Background In Ghana, MDG4 (reduction in child mortality) and MDG5 (improvement in maternal health) are seen as being difficult to achieve, although the Health Sector gives the utmost priority to the improvement of Mother and Child Health. The Government of Ghana had already set Mother and Child Health as a priority agenda within 'The Third Health Sector Five-year Plan’; however, the Government of Ghana, and donors in the Health Sector have been concerned with the delay in Mother and Child Health improvement, particularly in reducing the maternal mortality rate, and established a 'Millennium Development Goal Acceleration Framework: MAF' and a ‘Joint Action Plan: JAP (particularly for MDG4 and 5)‘ in response to the MDG leaders meeting held in September 2010. Responding to the situation described above, the Ghanaian Government has promoted prioritized interventions, such as, (a) improvement of family planning, (b) increase delivery assistance by medical providers and (c) improvement in urgent maternity and new-born babies’ care. JICA is planning to implement the ‘Project for Improving the Health system through Functional CHPS in the Upper West Region’ under the ‘Program on Enhancement of Maternal Health System in Upper West Region’ (provisional name). To raise overall standards, it is vital to strengthen the capacity for human resource management by governmental officers, logistics management (equipment and medicine), financial management (service delivery), and planning, monitoring and evaluation. –4– Sub-Program 3. Agriculture/ Rural Development Component 3-1 Rice Production and Agriculture Development Support Background Agriculture in Ghana is a key industry, accounting for 22.7% of the GDP (2012) and 20% of the foreign currency earnings (2011). 90% of those engaged in farming are small farmers with owned land of 2 ha or less. Coupled with the slow progress of mechanization due to dependence on rainfalls and difficult access to credit, the agricultural productivity is unstable, making this sector highly fragile. Since 1988, Japan has been consistently providing ODA to this sector using various schemes to promote sustainable irrigated farming. Such Japanese ODA with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) acting as the counterpart organization has greatly contributed to the organizational as well as human resources development in the irrigation sector in Ghana. In 2009, Project for Sustainable Development of Rain-Fed Lowland Rice Production targeting Central and Northern regions of Ghana commenced to assist the improvement of rice productivity by smallholder farmers operating in a rain-fed lowland environment. The implementation of the second phase of the project is planned which is aimed at expanding the positive outcomes of this project to other parts of Ghana after its completion in December, 2014. Under these circumstances, JICA’s assistance for the agricultural sector in Ghana for the coming years is planned to assist agricultural infrastructure supporting modern production system and agricultural mechanization, in addition to improvement of the rice quality, consolidation of the value chain, strengthening linkage between farmers and the private sector and promotion of commercial farming. Such a prospect suggests that the fresh development of human resources equipped with expertise in these areas will be truly important in the coming years. Sub-Program 4. Natural Resources and Energy Policy Component 4-1 Energy Development Support Background There have been increasing expectation regarding earnings of the natural resources sector in Ghana because of its mineral deposits (gold and bauxite, etc.) and the commencement of oil and gas production in recent years. While some neighbouring countries are already benefitting from the production of natural resources, especially Nigeria with rich oil resources, it is essential for Ghana to carefully consider the possible impacts of new oil production on government finance and the national economy. To minimise the negative impacts of earnings from the production of natural resources which are typically evidenced in the form of the Dutch disease, the likely impacts of new earnings on the national economy must be analysed in detail and the relevant national policies must be formulated in a flexible manner. In the energy sector (especially the electricity sector) of Ghana, the growth of the national economy and improvement of the standard of living have increased the overall energy demand to the extent that conventional hydropower generation which has long been the primary electricity supply source can no longer meet the demand. The formulation and implementation of the most appropriate energy policy for Ghana, incorporating power generation using locally produced gas and an initiative to pool electric power with other countries in the region is necessary. Meanwhile, the development of highly capable human resources in the electricity sector is urgently necessary in the light of the progressive segregation of power generation, transmission and distribution operations. Under these circumstances, the development of human resources capable of the formulation, verification and revision of natural resources and energy policies is required and the JDS Programme will meet this challenge. –5– 3. ELIGIBILITY Applicants should be/have: citizens of Ghana. between the ages of 22 and 39 (both inclusive) as of April 1st 2015. bachelor’s degree holders at least 3 years of work experience, as full-time staff, with the respective Target Organizations. a strong will to work for the development of Ghana after their return home. in good health, both mentally and physically. English language proficiency sufficiently fluent for studying in Japan. Applicants should not be/have: serving in the military. previously acquired a master’s degree after studying abroad on a scholarship awarded by other foreign assistances. currently receiving, or planning to receive, another scholarship through other foreign assistances. –6– 4. MILESTONES DURING APPLICATION AND SELECTION Promotion seminar Promotion seminars will be held in each Target Organization Preparing and Submitting the Application Documents ● Applicants must select ONE graduate school only for their application. ● Prepare your application documents carefully. See page 8 “How to Prepare Your Application Documents” of this Guideline for further detailed instruction. ● Please submit application documents to the JDS Project Office (Room no. 11) Human Resources Directorate at GHS. The deadline for applications is November 7th (Fri ), 2014. If delayed, application documents will be invalid and will NOT be accepted. ● Application documents must be submitted by hand, or post, to the JDS Project Office in Ghana. Mathematics Examination ● Applicants must take Math exam Specific details will be provided by the JDS Project Office. Initial Selection (Screening of Application Documents) ● Screening of Application Documents by graduate school faculties. ● Long-listed candidates from the first selection will be notified by the JDS Ghana Office by post and/or phone by mid January, 2015. Second Selection (Interview by Graduate School Faculties) & Medical Checkup ● Interviews will be held by the graduate school faculties. ● After interview, candidates will be required to take a medical checkup at a designated hospital. ● Short-listed candidates from the second selection will be notified by the JDS Ghana Office by post and/or phone by February 2015. Third Selection (Interview with JDS Operating Committee Member) ● Interviews will be undertaken by JDS Operating Committee members. ● Successful candidates from the third selection will be notified of the selection results by post and/or phone by March 2015. Admission Process for Graduate School ● The JDS Project Office will assist successful final candidates with the necessary final application procedures for graduate school. (March to April 2015) ● Upon acceptance from graduate school, candidates will be considered as JDS Fellows. ● JDS Fellows are required to submit a “Pledge of Compliance with the Rules of JDS”. –7– Enrollment at Graduate School in Japan ● ● ● ● JDS Fellows will undertake a pre-departure orientation in Accra in July 2015. Fellows are scheduled to arrive at Japan in early August 2015. Fellows will enroll at each accepting graduate school between September and October 2015. The study period, before graduation, is anticipated to be 2 to 2.5 years. 5. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS Before starting to prepare application documents, you MUST read this section of the Guideline carefully. This will avoid unnecessary disqualification due to missing or incomplete documents or information. ■ Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted No 1 Documents Application Form (Item 1~8) with your Photograph 4cm x 3cm Your Research Plan (Item 7) 2 3 4 5 Confidential Statement of REFERENCE for MASTER’S LEVEL SCHOLARSHIP (from employer) Bachelor / Certificate of degree Official Transcript (University-level) Identification Document (ID) Remarks (Prescribed Form 1) ● You are required to write your signature in the lower right-hand corner of EACH PAGE including any additional sheets of paper. ● If necessary, you may add separate sheets of A4 sized paper for items 5 & 6 of the Application Form. ● On separate sheets of A4 sized paper write a brief proposal outlining your research plan (no more than 700 words). ● You are required to write your signature at the lower right-hand corner of each page of the Research Plan. (Prescribed Form 2) ● To be completed by your current supervisor. ● Must be enclosed within a sealed envelope. Color-Photocopy of degree from your university. A certified copy of the official transcript from your university Color-Photocopy of valid ID (e.g. Passport, Driver’s license, Voter's Registration ID, Social Security Contributor's ID, Employer's ID) –8– Check No 6A Documents Proof of your English language competence (For Kobe U and IUJ) 6B Certificate of English Proficiency Waiver Request (For U of Tsukuba) 6C Proof of Completion of Study in English Language at University (For Tohoku University) 7 8 Registration Form with your Photograph 4cm x 3cm Checklist Remarks (Prescribed Form 3a) ● To be completed by officials from your organization which you work for. ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. (Prescribed Form 3b) ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. (Prescribed Form 3c) ● To be completed by officials from the university from which you obtained your Bachelor’s degree. ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. (Prescribed Form 4) (Prescribed Form 5) Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted –9– Check ■ Instructions for Preparing Application Documents Please find below important instructions on how to prepare your application documents. Do not use a stapler to compile documents, where necessary, use paper clips. Applications must be submitted to the JDS Project Office (Room no. 11) Human Resources Directorate at GHS by 17:00 by November 7th, 2014. Late submission and/or incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted. Please type your application. The use of a typewriter or word processor is very much preferred. Use A4 size (210mm x 297mm) paper only. DO NOT use letter sized paper. When making photocopies of small sized original documents, such as passports, Please DO NOT enlarge the size. Application documents will NOT be returned for any reason. Use glue to attach your photographs to the documents, do not staple. Make sure that your name, and the University to which you are applying, are written on the rear of the photograph. Please compile documents in the order illustrated below. Application Form with Photo Copy Diploma Certified Copy Official Transcript Copy ID Document Proof of English Document Certificate of English Proficiency Waiver Request Proof of Completion of Study in English Language 3 4 5 6A 6B 6C Reference No. 1 2 Registration Form with 2 Photos Check List 8 7 6A: Kobe University and IUJ 6B: University of Tsukuba 6C: Tohoku University ■ Guidance for Writing a Research Plan (Item 7 of the Application Form) The purpose of the research plan is to help its readers (faculty members of the accepting graduate schools) evaluate the significance and potential of your proposed research topic. It is suggested that, as a minimum, you should include the following elements within your research plan: Your reason for applying to the JDS Program A statement of problems within Ghana and the purpose of your study An outline and methodology for the research (e.g. how to research, analyze, and undertake) The expected outcome from your research and how the results will be utilized after your return to Ghana. It is strongly recommended that the research plan should also be in line with; A sub-Program/component (See Section 2 for details). – 10 – Your current duties and future career plans (It is desirable to discuss your research plan with your immediate supervisors upon application). The graduate school Program to which you wish to apply. In addition, readers generally pay attention to the following points: NO PLAGEARISM !! PLEASE DO NOT COPY RESEARCH PLAN FROM THE INTERNET. Check Points: whether Your Research Development Issues/Target Areas Plan is in line with Solving Does your research plan address important policy questions for Ghana? Will the results from your research contribute towards solving or clarifying policy questions important for Ghana? Does it provide convincing reasons why the research questions described in your research plan are important or will be important in the future? (Try to answer these questions by checking policy discussions and documents as carefully as possible and finding the important policy questions yet to be resolved) Does the research plan show that you are strongly motivated to implement the research successfully? Does the research plan show who will benefit from the results of your research? Will the research help you to participate more effectively in the development process of Ghana, particularly in the policy making process, after your graduation? (Include information about your current responsibilities in the government) Check Points: whether Your Research Plan is in line with the Graduate School Program When choosing a graduate school, it is essential that you read the “Graduate Course Outline” in the appendix of this Guideline carefully and visit the website of the graduate school. Only after having done this, should you write your research plan, fully taking into account the requirements and characteristics of the particular graduate program. Is your research plan supported by the program of the graduate school that you are applying to? (A brief comment will be sufficient for most areas of study) Is your research plan academically interesting and challenging? Other Check Points Is your academic background strong enough to implement your research plan? Is your job experience sufficiently rich to enhance your research plan during the course of your study? 6. IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JDS FELLOWS The JDS Program has rules and regulations that each Fellow should comply with. Before arriving at Japan, JDS Fellows are required to pledge that they will comply with these rules. Major rules are: The JDS scholarship will be canceled if a Fellow fails to arrive in Japan at the designated date. Late/early departure to Japan will not be accepted under any circumstances. JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to invite their dependents (spouse/children) to Japan during the initial 3 months period. Subsequently, all procedures required – 11 – for dependents to accompany Fellows in Japan, after the initial 3 months, shall be carried out by the Fellows/dependents themselves. JDS Fellows must NOT violate the laws of Japan and/or regulations of the graduate school. JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to enter a doctoral course proceeding consecutively from the completion of their Master’s degree. Application for doctoral courses during the JDS fellowship is prohibited. JDS Fellows are not allowed to drive motor vehicles while in Japan. JDS Fellows are forbidden from undertaking part-time work or paid internships. JDS Fellows MUST return to Ghana immediately on completion of the master’s program. JDS Fellows should work for a Target Organization to which he/she has belonged for at least for 4 years and, on completing the masters’ degree, contribute towards the further development of Ghana. 7. SUPPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS The Scholarships will include: Round trip Air tickets (Ghana to Japan) and other transportation fees. Arrival / shipping allowance Admission and tuition fees for graduate school Accommodation allowance for rent Monthly allowance for living costs in Japan Other permissible allowances (e.g. Books, Research Expense etc.) Your dependents may accompany you to Japan but their travel costs and expenses will NOT be covered 8. INQUIRIES If you have any questions, please contact the JDS Project Office in Ghana. JDS Project Office in Ghana Address: JDS Project Office in Ghana Room no. 11, Human Resources, Ghana Health Service, PMB Ministries, Accra (near Tema Bus Station) Tel: 054-116-1083 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon to Fri 8:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 Visit the Ghana JDS Project web site; http://www.jds21.com/ghana/ Application form can be downloaded. – 12 – Attachments 1. Graduate School Course outlines Target Priority Area: Component: Enhancement of Governance and Financial Administration Development of Governance and Financial Capacity Kobe University http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.htm Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/index.html 2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Degrees/Credits and years you need to graduate English Exam Math Exam Number of Acceptance Application Document (i) Master in Economics (ii) Master in International Studies 30Credites 2 years Not required for Ghanaian JDS Students Required 2 students per batch JDS application documents Features of University Kobe University has been pursuing academic endeavor in the exploration and practice of novel theories under the spirit of integrity, freedom, and cooperation ever since the foundation over a century ago. We have always been committed to the creation of knowledge in a broad range of fields from Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences to Bio-Medical Sciences. The intellectual curiosity and the inquiring mind of each faculty member have continually advanced the level of researches since the foundation. In the area of education, faculty and administrative staff members united their efforts to collaborate on ways to prepare a better learning environment from the students' viewpoint. Kobe University is known as a cosmopolitan university both at home and abroad for its frequent academic and research exchanges with overseas universities and research institution, and for hosting over 1,000 foreign students from 70+ countries and regions. Many of our international alumni are active in a vast array of fields in Japan and in their own countries. We extend an invitation to all students, researchers, public and private sectors, as well as to all persons and organizations interested in studying at or collaborating with Kobe University. – 13 – Graduate School The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) aims at contributing to development of the international community through cultivating capabilities of excellent students who are interested in pursuing careers in international fields. Education and research activities at GSICS emphasize development of both expertise and multidisciplinary knowledge through coordination of its three departments: Economic Development and Policies, International Cooperation Policy Studies, and Regional Cooperation Studies. GSICS has four education and research programs: International Studies, Development and Economics, International Law and Institution Building, and Political Science. They offer systematic educational programs for degrees in each respective field: Master of International Studies, Master of Economics, Master of Laws, Master of Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Economics, Doctor of Laws, and Doctor of Political Science. GSICS believes that mutual understanding and respect for human rights is essential for peaceful global co-existence, and thus strives in our education, research and community activities to further this goal Graduate Program (i) Provide basic courses on economics in English, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and also provide exercises of empirical analyses in econometrics. (ii) Provide lectures in English on politics, international relations, international law and comparative law in developing countries. (iii) Prove courses on macroeconomic management in English, e.g. public finance, financial economics, and economic growth theory. (iv) Provide lectures on applied economics in English, e.g. human resources development, social development policy, and social research methods. Additionally, invite visiting professors to provide technical lectures on specific areas and sectors relating to development. (v) Provide lectures on international development cooperation in English, Additionally, visiting professors who are experts working in international agencies or development fields. Curriculum as of May, 2014 The standard duration of study is two years. Students are required to earn at least 30 credits (those who understand Japanese are allowed to take up to 12 credits from among the subjects offered in the GSICS Program in Japanese), – 14 – complete a master's thesis in English, and pass a final oral examination. Particularly accomplished students may finish the program in one year. Students who successfully complete the requirements are granted one of the following degrees: Master of International Studies, Master of Economics, Master of Laws, or Master of Political Science. The language of instruction for this curriculum is English. List of Faculty ALEXANDER Ronni TOSA Hiroyuki NISHITANI Makiko TAKAHASHI Motoki OGAWA Keiichi SHIMAMURA Yasuharu BENIYA Shohei SHIBATA Akiho HAYASHI Mika KAWAGISHI Shin YOTSUMOTO Kenji KANEKO Yuka SAITO Yoshihisa SHISHITO Ryuji MATSUNAMI Jun KIMURA Kan TAKAHASHI Yuriko AGATHANGELOU, Anna M. MATSUDA Tomohiro OGANE Masatomo IZUMI Yasuo ONPHANHDALA, Phanhpakit MIKANAGI Tomohiro TANAKA Satoru KOISHI Yoshiko MATSUNAGA Nobuaki YAMAZAKI Koji ITO Takahiro CHEN Kuang-hui UCHIDA Yuichiro KODAMA Masahiro OHTA Hiroshi SURUGA Terukazu KAWABATA Koji FITZMAURICE, Malgosia MAEDA Naoko JAIHARN, Narong MASAKI Katsuhiko UENO Tomoya INUI Miki TAKEDA Nobuhisa YOSHIDA Kazuhiro KOBAYASHI Tomohiko SAKUMOTO Naoyuki HAYASHI Hikaru UCHIDA Yasuo YANO Satoko KUROKAMI Naozumi ASONUMA Haruna AGO Shin-ichi Facilities Library Student Dormitories The Campus Cafeteria Mon.-Fri.(8:45-21:30) Sat. Sun.(10:00-18:00) Holiday Regular closing Closed JDS Fellows do not resident in the dormitory. Cafeteria open (10:20-19:30) Shop open (10:00-16:00) Convenience store open (7:00-23:00) Number of Students from Africa and Ghana Student from Africa Student from Ghana 4 4 Student support system * The International Student Center, which offers international students Japanese language classes. Registrar of the Graduate School engagement (always placed in the capable staff of three English) university life, have taken such a system to support the study. – 15 – There are organizations approved by the University Circle campus to support students which conducts its life in terms of support. (Truss) Access Map – 16 – Target Priority Area: Component: Improvement of Basic Social Services Improvement of Basic Social Services ( Support for Health Policy) International University of Japan (IUJ) http://www.iuj.ac.jp/ Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp/ 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN (i) Master in International Relations (ii) Master in Economics (iii) Master of arts in Public Management 44 Credits 2 years Not required for Ghanaian JDS Students Required 3 students per batch JDS application documents Degrees/Credits and years you need to graduate English Exam Math Exam Number of Acceptance Application Document Features of University International University of Japan was founded in 1982 and oldest English-based graduate school, with 100% of its regular courses offered in English. Graduate School The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) was established in 1982 as the first professional school in Japan. The GSIR is intended to equip students with political, economic, and management skills, as well as historical and cultural perspectives, so that they may become specialists who understand and analyze a wide range of issues and problems in international affairs to contribute proactively to the more equitable and peaceful world without poverty and conflict. The GSIR is designed to also help students acquire a long-term vision of the rapidly changing world, appreciate diverse perspectives of global and local contexts, and enhance their level of knowledge and problem-solving capabilities in contemporary international affairs. – 17 – Graduate Program The International Development Program (IDP) has successfully been expanding since it was created in 1995 as one of the pioneer programs in the field of international development in Japan. The IDP is designed to educate future leaders in formulating and implementing economic as well as public policies geared for social and economic development. The MA degree programs within the IDP are public policy oriented, and the IDP has earned its high reputation through rigorous academic training. IDP provides students with the program encompasses a wide range of public policy issues in the context of socioeconomic development. These issues are examined in the areas of finance, trade, investment, human resources development, environment, sustainable development, and urban and regional development. Beyond the understanding of the immediate and specific circumstances of country specific issues, the program provides students with as many opportunities as it can, in order to let students share/deepen development issues of different countries under its rigorous coursework environments. The program consists of required and elective courses, and enrolled students can choose several elective courses based on their own research and policy related interests after taking required courses, all of which are designed to make students use highly sophisticated analytical tools smoothly in exploring their own development issues. Our faculty members devote ourselves to provide students with our expertise and experience to contribute to their successful thesis writing. Curriculum The two year International Relations / Economics degree track at IUJ, as already noted, has both coursework and thesis components. The program is designed to provide a structured, systematic approach to understanding international political, strategic, economic, social and cultural issues in the Asian Pacific and Islamic worlds, to train students to conduct large scale research projects, to develop sustained, logical lines of argument, to defend their positions orally before highly critical audiences and to cultivate a sympathetic interest in other peoples, other civilizations and other ways of life. The program has been constructed in such a way as to give students the maximum freedom to pursue their own interests, within the limits of the specializations offered by the School. Categories Course Titles/Number of required credits – 18 – Credits Categories Required Common Core Courses Courses Specialized Core Courses Elective Required Courses Advanced Seminars Applied Disciplinary Courses Regional Country Courses and Course Titles/Number of required credits International Political Economy International Politics Security and Strategy in International Relations War and Diplomacy History of International Relations International Economic Systems and Order Foreign Policy Analysis Advanced Seminar I , II and III Credits 4 Applied Game Theory Comparative Politics & Society Contemporary Political and Economic Regionalism Global Issues: UNU Global Seminar International Humanitarian Law International Migration: Theory, Policy, Institute UN and Global Governance At least 6 It is strongly recommended that students choose Applied Disciplinary Courses from the above. Students can also choose other Applied Disciplinary Courses offered by GSIR and GSIM American Foreign Policy Asia and Japan in the Pre-War Period Chinese Foreign Policy Chinese Politics Contemporary Japanese Politics Japanese Political Economy Japanese Public Finance and Administration OPEC and Economic Development Peace, War and Development of Modern Japan Postwar Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy: Special Seminar Religion, Society and Culture in Japan Southeast Asian International Relations It is strongly recommended that students choose Regional and Country Courses from the above. Students can also choose other Regional and Country Courses offered by GSIR and GSIM – 19 – 10 6 At least 10 Categories Electives Course Titles/Number of required credits Administrative Law Agricultural Economics Comparative Analysis of Public Policy Cost Benefit Analysis Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-Cultural Management* Development Economics Development Planning Economic Geography Environmental Economics Environmental Supply Chain Strategy Governance Structure and Economic Development Health Economics Inequality and Poverty International Finance International Trade and Commercial Policy Monetary Economics and Policy Project Cycle Management Public Administration Public Finance Public Human Resource Management Public Management Information System Public Organization Theory Public Sector Economics Quantitative Analysis of Economic Policies Quantitative Methods for Decision Making State and Local Government Finance Strategic Environmental Management Urban and Regional Economics Credits At least 8 It is recommended that students choose Electives from this list. Students can also choose courses as Electives from among all courses offered by GSIR and GSIM. Total 40 – 20 – Academic Schedule 2014-15 (Reference) Fall 2014 September September 1 (Sat 7 (Fri) around September 17 (Mon) September September October October October November November Mid November November December December December Winter 2015 January January January January February February Mid February March March March Spring 2015 April April April April May May May Mid-June June June June June August August – 28 17 28 1 1 – 9 8 3 2 (Fri) (Mon) (Fri) (Mon) (Mon) (Tue) (Mon) (Sat) (Fri) 23 7 10 – 14 17 (Fri) (Fri) (Mon) (Fri) (Mon) 5 7 14 7 – 15 8 11 (Sat) (Mon) (Mon) (Mon) (Tue) (Fri) (Mon) 15 18 – 21 22 (Fri) (Mon) (Thu) (Fri) 2 3 3 – 10 29 3 – 6 7 14 (Tue) (Wed) (Wed) (Wed) (Mon) (Fri) (Mon) (Tue) (Tue) 11 13 – 17 26 27 28 31 The academic year begins. Intensive English Program (IEP) ends.(IEP schedule: July 16-September 7) Programs and guidance for new enrollees (Intensive Japanese Program, Campus Life Orientation, Career Workshop, Academic Orientation, etc.) National Holiday. New Students Welcome Day. Fall term courses begin. Registration for fall term courses. National Holiday. National Holiday. Last day for withdrawal from fall term courses. Pre-registration for winter term courses. National Holiday. Last day for fall term courses. Final examinations in fall term courses. Winter holidays begin. Winter holidays end. Winter term courses begin. National Holiday. Registration for winter term courses. Last day for withdrawal from winter term courses. National Holiday. Pre-registration for spring term courses. Last day for winter term courses. Final examinations in winter term courses. Spring holidays begin. Spring holidays end. Spring term courses begin. Registration for Spring term courses. National Holiday. National Holidays. Last day for withdrawal from spring term courses. IUJ's Foundation day. Pre-registration for fall term courses. (Tue) Last day for spring term courses. (Thu) Final examinations in spring term courses. (Mon) (Wed) Graduation Ceremony. (Thu) Summer vacation begins. (Wed) Graduation Ceremony for E-Biz. (Sat) The academic year ends. – 21 – List of Faculty Takahiro AKITA, Ph.D. Ryuta Ray KATO, Ph.D. Shinichi WATANABE, Ph.D. Nawalage S. COORAY, Ph.D. Makoto KAKINAKA, Ph.D. Koji KOTANI, Ph.D Eiji MANGYO, Ph.D. Maung Aung MYOE, Ph.D. Osamu NAKAMURA Motohide SAJI, Ph.D. Shingo TAKAHASHI, Ph.D. Jungbu KIM, Ph.D. Naoko KUMAGAI, Ph.D. Ching-Yang LIN, Ph.D. Hiroaki MIYAMOTO, Ph.D. Jinhwan OH, Ph.D. Yoshikuni ONO, Ph.D. Hun Myoung PARK, Ph.D John Barnet WELFIELD, Ph.D. Jay RAJASEKERA, Ph.D. Yoshitaka YAMAZAKI, Ph.D. Dean and Professor Ph.D. in Regional Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1981 Associate Dean and Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Essex, UK, April 2000 Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Minnesota, 1983 Associate Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Nagoya, Japan, 1996 PMPP Director and Associate Professor Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University, 2006 Associate Professor Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Cornell University, 2005 IDP Director and Associate Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Michigan, 2005 IRP Director and Associate Professor Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations, Australian National University, 2000 Associate Professor M.A. in Economics, Soka University, 1981 Associate Professor Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Chicago, 2006 Associate Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University, 2007 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Political Science, Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 2009 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2010 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009. Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Regional Science, Cornell University, 2009 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 2010 Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Public Policy, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 2007 Specially Appointed Professor Ph.D. in International Relations, Australian National University, 1972 Professor Ph.D., North Caroline State University, 1984 Professor, Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University, 2004 – 22 – Facilities Gymnasium and Sports Facilities Library Computing Services and Computing Rooms Study rooms A full-size gym and a work out room Open Mon. - Fri.: 8:40 AM - 12 midnight / Sat., Sun. and Holidays: Noon - 12 midnight Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Individual desks and group meeting areas are provided for student use. There are three single student dormitories (SD1, SD2 and SD3) and one married student dormitory lunch (11:30 - 13:30) and dinner (17:30 - 20:00) Student Dormitories The Campus Cafeteria Number of Students from Africa and Ghana Student from Africa Student from Ghana 6 2 (July, 2012) Student support system Alumni support and support in the daily life of students, including international students is doing all the Student Center office. In addition to educational and research aspects, student center, academic affairs, books, computers, and accounting department, office of the university is doing to support all students of English as official language. Not only students, students of the university belongs to the student government, education and research concerning the academic support that is organized by student council. Has been jointly carried out regularly in student center student government office and interact with the region. In addition, the region has some of the volunteer group has also implemented various exchange meetings and field trips such as those exposed to Japanese culture and history. After graduation, we have associations. – 23 – various activities through alumni Access Map – 24 – Target Priority Area: Component: Agriculture/ Rural Development Rice Production and Agriculture Development Support Tsukuba University https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/english/ Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences http://www.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/index.html 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, JAPAN Degrees/Credits and years you need to graduate English Exam Math Exam Number of Acceptance Application Document (i) Master in Environmental Sciences 30 Credits 2 years Not required for Ghanaian students Required 3 students per batch JDS application documents Features of University The University of Tsukuba was established in October 1973 as the first comprehensive national university in post-WWII Japan to showcase the central government’s nation-wide university reform policy. Soon after its foundation in the 1970s, the University of Tsukuba became one of the nation’s leading research and educational institutions. As of May 2014, the total number of undergraduate students is 9,798, and the total number of graduate students, 6,661. These represent almost 100 countries of origin. The University also has led nation’s research activities. It has established nearly 30 research centers, and it has also established research collaboration with 3 national institutions, 17 government cooperative institutions, and 8 corporate research organizations. The fundamental philosophy of the University has emphasized openness, endeavoring spirit for new education/ research systems, and competency in university self-governance. It also has constantly strived for bettering its reform, innovation, and social accountability. In the last five years or so, the University has placed stronger emphasis on internationalization and competitiveness in global society by increasing a number of all-English degree programs, certificate programs, and international education/research collaboration for both Japanese and international students. – 25 – Graduate School It is important to foster human resources who are capable of approaching agricultural development with a value-chain perspective by combining knowledge about breeding, integrated pest management, and soil sciences with the vision and long-term insight for sustainability. The Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Tsukuba will offer JDS fellows from Ghana educational guidance by renowned experts. It also will set aside a group of experts in agricultural economics and policies, disaster management, and infrastructure development for the fellows to approach this proposed development issue from multiple angles so that some innovative solution that suits the conditions of Ghana can be engendered in the process. The Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences consists of four major academic fields: agricultural sciences, biology, earth sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. It offers both basic and advanced courses. It also offers four programs in English, which provide advanced knowledge and technologies that pertain to agriculture and rural development. Graduate Program What is very distinctive about Master’s Program of the University is that we offer compulsory seminar and fieldwork courses that encompass very wide-ranging topics about environmental sciences. The education process is uniquely heightened by a set of field activities, in which students learn how to examine some specific case in the field within this interconnected contest. With this basic education, students then focus on specific topics that are relevant to their research interest by taking elective courses. “Sustainability Science, Technology, and Policy (SUSTEP) Program” will be available for students with the aim to foster global leaders who facilitate the process of solving, mitigating, or adapting to various social and environmental problems in local, national or international setting. The graduate school has numerous opportunities for students to take part in international internships to more than 6 countries in Asia and Africa and domestic internships to more than ten destinations. Students will also have rare opportunities to meet and interact with distinguished leaders and experts from Japan and other countries in seminars or other academic meetings. Students can establish an international network that can benefit their future career development. Our educational activities for the JDS special program have focused and will focus on four major areas: (1) academic seminar, (2) field survey in Ghana, (3) – 26 – internship trips in Japan, and (4) the improvement of the educational environment. In addition, Ghanaian graduates from our Program will participate in short-term internship at a private agricultural organization. Each year the Executive Committee of the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences appoints special committee members for this special program. Curriculum as of May, 2014 The basic requirement for course work is to take 30 credits or more, including 18 compulsory courses. Most of the compulsory courses are directly relevant to thesis completion, which is also required to complete the degree. Compulsory Courses (18 credits) (a) Specialized foundation courses: Introduction to Environmental Sciences (1 credit) Exercises in Environmental Sciences (Seminar) (1 credit) Field and Laboratory Practices in Environmental Sciences (1 credit) (b) Specialized courses (15 credits from below): Seminar in Environmental Sciences 1S, 1F, 2S, 2F (1.5 credits for each) Thesis Seminar in Environmental Sciences 1F or 1S (3.0 credits) Thesis Seminar in Environmental Sciences 2S, 2F (3.0 credits for each) Elective Courses (12 credits from below) (1) Applied Environmental Ethics; (2) Climate System Study I,II; (3) Cultural Ecology; (4) Ecological Soil Resources; (5) Environmental Analytical Chemistry; (6) Environmental Field Appraisal; (7)Environmental Health Perspective; (8) Environmental Law; (9) Environmental Microbiology; (10) Environmental Policy Appraisal; (11) Environmental Science Practicum I,II,III; (12) Exercises in Environmental Sciences; (13) Field and Laboratory Practices in Environmental Sciences; (14) Integrated Water Science and Technology; (15) International Field Appraisal I, II; (16) Introduction to Environmental Disaster Prevention; (17) Introduction to Environmental Ethics; (18) Introduction to Environmental Policy; (19) Introduction to Environmental Sciences; (20) Introduction to Waste Management; (21) Introduction to Water Environment; (22) Landscape Planning; (23) Policy and Planning for Forest Conservation; (24) Prevention and Mitigation of Sediment Disaster; (25) Simulation of Environmental Policy; (26) Soil and Water Environmental Colloid Science; (27) Solid Waste Management Systems Planning; (28) Spatial Information Engineering in Environmental Science; (29) Terrestrial Ecology; (30) Utilization and Recycling of Bio-resources; (31) Vegetation Science *In alphabetical order by course title. Other Education Programs in English in the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences – 27 – (1) Bio-diplomacy Course (2) International Collaborative Expert Education Program for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (3) Sustainable Science, Technology, and Policy Program (4) Professional Training Program in International Agricultural Research Academic Schedule 2014-15 (Reference) The standard term for completion of the master's program is two years or four semesters. Followings are the academic schedule applied to JDS Fellows: ENTRANCE (October) FIRST YEAR Pre-admission guidance (curriculum, campus life, etc.) Domestic internship for all JDS fellows (September) Fall semester (October-March): • Officially register academic supervisor and research topic • Register and take compulsory and elective courses in English • Presentation on one’s research background at individual laboratory seminars • Attend the annual JDS International Seminar (November-December) • Participate in other JDS domestic internships/academic conferences • If necessary, conduct field surveys under the guidance of one’s supervisor SECOND YEAR Spring semester (April-September): • New budget year JDS special program guidance for all JDS fellows • Continue to take courses that are relevant to JDS fellow’s research interests • Presentation and thesis study on the research topic at individual laboratory seminars • Join international internship (August) • Participate in domestic internship for all JDS fellows (September) Fall semester (October-March): • If necessary take additional elective courses • Present research progress for all students and faculty members at Interim Oral Presentation (October) • Present at annual JDS international seminar (November or December) • Engage in thesis writing under the guidance of one’s own supervisory committee – 28 – THIRD YEAR Spring semester (April-September): • Completion of Special Research in Environmental Sciences • Submission of thesis draft and thesis application (May) • Final Presentation (June) • Oral defense of the thesis (June-July) GRADUATION (August) List of Faculty Professor ASANUMA Jun* ISODA Hiroko FUJIKAWA Masaki* ONDA Yuichi* SUGITA Michiaki* ZHANG Zhen Ya* NISHIMOTO Haruo* NOMURA Nobuhiko* WAKASUGI Naomi* KAMIJO Takashi* HIGANO Yoshiro* UEDA Hiroaki* OHSAWA Yoshiaki* KUMAGAI Yoshito* TANAKA Hiroshi* MATSUMOTO Hiroshi* NOMOTO Shinya* MIYAMOTO Kuniaki* WATANABE Kazuo* SUEKI Keisuke* ADACHI Yasuhisa* FUKUSHIMA Takehiko* MASUDA Misa* SATOH Shinobu* MATSUZAKI Ichiyo* TSUJIMURA Maki* HAMA Takeo* YOSHINO Kunihiko* WATANABE Mamoru TAMURA Kenji* UTSUMI Motoo* NASAHARA Kenlo* LEI Zhongfang* MATSUSHITA Bunkei* MORITA Nobuaki* YABAR Helmut* KAJIYAMA Mikio* HIROTA Mitsuru* MATSUI Kenichi* MIZUNO Hideaki* MURAKAMI Akinobu* WATANABE Shun* KAWADA Kiyokazu SASAI Takahiro TOYOFUKU Masanori KAWACHI Atsushi YAMAMOTO Sachiko Associate Professor UENO Kenichi* KUSAKA Hiroyuki* HOTTA Norifumi* HAN Junkyu MIZUNOYA Takeshi* YAMAJI Keiko* FUJII Sayaka Assistant Professor KAIDA Naoko SHINKAI Yasuhiro YOKOI Tomoyuki Lecturer SHIMADA Akihiko Cooperative Professor OHARA Toshimasa NOHARA Keiko Cooperative Associate Professor SUGATA Seiji KOIKE Eiko *Potential supervisors for JDS fellows – 29 – NAGASHIMA Tatsuya Facilities Library Mon.-Fri.(8:30-24:00) Sat. Sun.(9:00-20:00) Holiday (9:00-20:00) Student Dormitories There are 60 student residence buildings, which can accommodate 4,000 persons. All regular students, including JDS fellows, can find a room. New students normally receive priority. As of April 2014, one-third of the residents in student housing are international students. These housing complexes are conveniently located within campus. The Campus Cafeteria Cafeteria open (9:30-19:00) Shop open (8:00-22:00) Gymnasium and Sports Facilities Includes a swimming pool, track fields and gymnasium Number of International Students and Students from Ghana International students Student from Ghana 127 out of 606 1 Student support system * The International Student Center is one of the largest international student support facilities among national universities in Japan. It offers consultation for international students and a good range of courses on Japanese language and culture. JDS fellows will receive a faculty member, chosen through thorough matching process, who will supervise them during their studies at Tsukuba University. Bilingual staff is available at the office for support. – 30 – Access Map – 31 – Target Priority Area: Component: Natural Resources and Energy Policy Energy Development Support Tohoku University https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/ Graduate School of International Cultural Studies http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/english/ 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, JAPAN Degrees/Credits and years you need to graduate English Exam Math Exam Number of Acceptance Application Document (i) Master in International Cultural Studies (ii) Master in Interdisciplinary Studies 30 Credits 2 years Not required for Ghanaian students Required 2 students per batch JDS application documents Features of University Tohoku University, formerly known as the Tohoku Imperial University, was founded in 1907. From its start, it displayed to the world an unswerving commitment to an "Open Door" policy. Departing from the norms of other imperial universities, it accepted graduates from technical schools and higher normal schools, and despite opposition from the government at that time, became Japan's first university to admit female students in 1913. A "Research First" principle was established since it was founded, calling upon scholars and faculty to not only pursue highly productive research but to also put their findings to work in the teaching of their students. In addition to this, Tohoku University has nurtured a tradition of "Practice Oriented Research and Education," in which the results of cutting edge research are being put to use for the good of society and the improvement of living standards. Evidence of our pioneering practice includes the establishment of local venture businesses which have contributed to regional industry, and our status as the nation's center for research on family law; the domestic branch of law which is closely associated with our daily lives. Although Tohoku University was severely damaged in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, great efforts have been made to restore the basic educational and research functions of our university, and with the traditions, the spirit of Tohoku University as its foundation, we will work toward the reconstruction of the Tohoku region and the regeneration of Japan. – 32 – Graduate School We at GSICS pursue interdisciplinary research and education in the fields of resources, environment, human security, area studies, interregional relations, and language. We view these elements as the primary foundation of all cultures and the medium for intercultural exchange. Our ultimate goal is to develop outstanding scholars and professionals at the highest level of global competitiveness. At GSICS we are committed to making the world safer, wiser, and better. We believe that the most serious issues facing the world today are great, but not insoluble. However, such problems transcend national, ethnic and racial boundaries, and their solutions require a reconstitution of humanity’s intellectual framework. Responding to these demands, GSICS promotes comprehensive, interdisciplinary and advanced research and education that goes beyond the scope of existing academic disciplines in the humanities, social and natural sciences. Our foremost mission, accordingly, resides in producing research and training scholars and professionals who can develop the sophisticated expertise and sensitivity necessary to better deal with the complexities of human society today and into the future. Graduate Program JDS fellows will belong to the “Human Security and Society” program in the Department of International Resources Policy. This department pursues unique research and education based on a combination of methodologies from engineering and sociology to identify international policies for the development and utilization of natural resources. Based on these approaches, the department offers extensive opportunities to students for research and education. Currently this department, the most popular of GSICS, educates 22 graduate students, from Austria, China, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia and Mozambique. One of the unique targets of this department is to educate engineers beyond the typical engineers, as same as sociologists beyond the typical sociologists, while giving them a training to solve the problems through human security point of view. This program is mainly educating and researching on resources, environmental and human security issues, leading to the sustainable development of the countries and regions. Two resource sectors namely consumables and non-consumables have been taken into consideration. Especially, the students from Ghana will be trained in the policy making towards the efficient utilization of mineral and energy resources for social development. Curriculum as of May, 2014 All courses in the Human Security Program are lectured in English. A minimum of 30 units is required for the Master’s degree. – 33 – (a) Core Subjects (compulsory): 12 units A total of 8 interdisciplinary courses are provided. The four Graduate Schools each provides 2 courses concerning the actual situation and problems of the Human Security. 1. Social Support for the Health of Aging Population (Prof.Meguroi/Medicine) 2. Introduction of Infectious Diseases (Prof. Hattori/Medicine) 3. Development Economics (Prof. Yonekura/Agricultural Science) 4. Food Economics (Assoc. Prof. Ishii/Agricultural Science) 5. Consumable Resources and Social Conflicts (Prof. Pushpalal/International Cultural Studies) 6. Human Security and Global Society (Assoc. Prof. Sekiya/International Cultural Studies) 7. Environmental Security and Energy Security (Prof.Asuka/Environmental Studies) 8. Hydro-Environment Studies (Assoc. Prof. Komori /Environmental Studies) (b) Basic and Major Subjects: 14 units Study for the specialized field in the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies. Comprehensive Lectures on international Resources Policy A Comprehensive Lectures on international Resources Policy B Comprehensive Seminar in international Resources Policy A Comprehensive Seminar in international Resources Policy B Technologies of Resource and Material Processing Sustainable Resources and Environmental Protection Policy Environmental Science and Technology (c) Thesis: 4 units Academic Schedule 2014-15 (Reference) (For those who are enrolled in October) Admission: October 1 Fall Semester: October 1 - March 31 Human Security Program New Student Guidance: October 30* Winter Vacation: December 24 - January 4* Spring Semester: April – September Annual Conference of the Japan Association of Human Security Studies: September Human Security Joint Seminar: September Conferment Ceremony: September Entrance Ceremony April 4* (*Reference from 2013) – 34 – Facilities Library Student Dormitories The Campus Cafeteria Mon.-Fri.(8:00-22:00) Sat. Sun. Holidays (10:00-22:00) Student dormitories are available for students. “University House Katahira” is for international students where they can experience multi-cultural experience from various countries. Cafeteria open (8:00-20:00) Shop open (8:30-18:30) Number of International Students and Students from Ghana International Students Students from Ghana 12 out of 13 0 Student support system * Several Japanese language classes that meet each student’s level are available as well as student tutors. There are two orientations a year (spring and fall) designed for international students notifying them about the support system at the university and useful information about living in Sendai. These orientations and other events take into consideration the students’ religions. – 35 – Access Map – 36 – 2. Prescribed forms 1 to 5 *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner Prescribed Form 1 *Reg.No. Application Form for Master Level *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner JAPANESE GRANT AID FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP (JDS) in Ghana 2015 APPLICATION FORM for MASTER LEVEL (This application form should be accomplished completely and clearly in English, either in print or typewritten.) 1. Study Course Please refer to the Application Guidelines for the details in accomplishing this form. Kindly note that there are identified Target Organizations per Component. Select the Component and accepting university of your choice based on the organization where you belong, by ticking the corresponding box. If you mark more than one place, your application will become invalid. Accepting Universities Course/Years Component 1-1 Development of Governance and Financial Capacity (Target Organization: MOF, NDPC, GSS, BOG, MFA, & MoTI) 2-1 Improvement of Basic Social Services (Support for Health Policy) (Target Organization: MOH,GHS) 3-1 Rice Production and Agriculture Development Support (Target Organization: MOFA, GIDA, GLDB, ICOUR, NAFCO) 4-1 Energy Development Support (Target Organization: MOEP, GNPC, GNGC,VRA, GRIDCO,ECG, NEDCO,GIPC) Tick one Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR), International University of Japan Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba Graduate School of International Cultural Studies , Tohoku University Name of the Organization: 2. Personal Information (1) Full Name(as of written in passport or ID, if applicable) Attach your recent photograph here Given Name: Middle Name (if any): Family Name: (Should be taken within three months) (2) Date of Birth: (day) / (month) / (year) (3) Age: (as of 1st April 2013) (4) Sex: M / F (5) Marital Status: Single / Married (6) Current Home Address: – 37 – Signature of Applicant: (7) Current Postal Address: (8) Phone (Home): Phone (Work Place): (9) Mobile Phone (if Any): *If you do not have phone at home: Contact Person (Family or Relative): Phone Number: (10) E‐MAIL Address (if any): 3. Educational Background (1) Educational Background (as of application) Location Period of schooling you have attended From /To (Month/Year) Accra 4 years 2 months 09/1999 ‐ 06/2003 years months Level Name of School Department (Ex.) XXX University Faculty of XXX Primary Education Lower Secondary Education Upper Secondary Education Higher Education (University level) Other Higher Education (except training) / ‐ / / years ‐ months / / years ‐ months / / years ‐ months / / years ‐ months / year(s) month(s) Total School Year: Degree Bachelor of * Do not count short course/training course. For the incomplete degree study, please mark as ‘incomplete’. Have you ever been awarded any scholarship studying abroad? (2) Yes / Name of Scholarship: Country you studied: Duration (month/year) / – (month/year) Obtained Degree: No Signature of Applicant: – 38 – (3) Are you currently applying for another scholarship? Yes Name of Scholarship: No (4) Have you ever applied for JDS Program before? (Ex.) Yes Study field, university, year you applied* : Field of Law , Nagoya University , 2010 (* , , List all, , if more than one.) , , , No 4. Work Experience (1) Work Experience (as of application) Fill out from the most recent full‐time job/work. Attach another sheet if necessary. Do NOT include part‐time job or full‐time job before graduation from university. Organization / Company Department/ Division Position Title Period of Employmen t (Ex.) Ministry of XXX XXX Division, ***Department Deputy Director 4 years 2 months years months years months years months years months From /To (Month/Yea r) 08 / 2007 ‐ 10 / 2011 (Current) / ‐ / (Current) / ‐ / / ‐ / / ‐ / ** For the type of organization above, choose the applicable alphabet below: A. C. E. F. Ministry/Governmental agency (Central or provincial) B. NGOs Research Institution/center D. Educational institution Private enterprizes Others (Please specify) Total Work Year: year(s) month(s) (Side Job, part‐time Job are not included) Signature of Applicant: – 39 – **Type (A) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (2) Your Current Occupation (including Position title): do not abbreviate the name of the organization nor of the department (3) Name of current Work Place (Organization, Department/Division) (4) Address of Work place: (5) Phone of Work place: Fax: Signature of Applicant: – 40 – *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner 5. What are (were) your responsibilities of your work? Your answer must be typed in 150 words or less. Use separate sheet of A4 sized paper and attach this page to it as a cover. [Maximum 1 (one) page] * Do no forget your signature on each page of the attachments (Current Work) (Previous Work) Signature of Applicant: – 41 – *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner 6. Considering the applying Sub‐Program/Component, how will you utilize your knowledge, skills and experiences that you obtain in Japan on your return home for the contribution to the development of Ghana? Your answer must be typed in 400‐500 words [Maximum 2 (two) pages] Use separate sheet of A4 sized paper and attach this page them to as a cover. * Do no forget your signature on each page of the attachments Signature of Applicant: – 42 – *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner 7. Research Plan On separate sheets of A4 sized paper, write a brief proposal of your Master’s thesis. Please make it sure that your research plan includes the points raised below: Research Purpose/objective (describe what you aim at in your research: e.g. what you want to identify or prove any hypothesis in the research) Problem Statement (state the critical/problematic situation you are concerned about from global and national perspectives, referring to relevant statistics or general information) Research Question/s (describe the questions, as well as sub‐questions, you will address in the research in order to achieve the research purpose) Rationale of Your Research (describe why your research deserves being conducted by showing how critical the present situation is, what kind of positive socio‐economic impacts can be led by your research, how you can contribute to the solution of the critical situation with the results of your research, etc.) Possible Methodology to Address the Question/s (describe what kinds of methods you will apply for your research: either qualitative or quantitative research methods – qualitative methods: who will be possible respondents, how to collect primary data, how to analyze the data collected, etc. – quantitative methods: what data set will be used, how to analyze, etc.) How to Ensure Liability/Accuracy and Limit (if you can state) The research plan must be typed, and should be no more than 700 words [Maximum 3 (three) pages.] (You may add a very short, less than 300 words, alternative research proposal if you are not quite sure what kind of research you may undertake for your Master’s thesis.) Attach this page to them as a cover. * Do no forget your signature on each page of the attachments Title of your Research Plan: Signature of Applicant: – 43 – *Please sign all the pages on the lower right‐hand corner 8. Declaration I, (print your full name) _ , declare that I apply for JDS Program with full understanding “Application Guidelines for JDS Program in Ghana”, especially the articles stipulated below: 1. All the information answered and provided in this Application Form by me is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. My Application will be cancelled if any information mentioned above recognized to be false. 2. Application Form which is incomplete or missing the necessary documents is regarded ineligible. 3. All the selection procedure and its result are entirely entrusted to the secretariat of JDS and any inquiry and objection by applicants regarding the result of selection are not accepted. 4. If any act of dishonesty is found other than those above in the application and selection, I am to lodge no complaint about cancellation of the application. 5. The objective of the JDS is to provide Ghana citizens to study in Japan at master’s level in order to support national efforts to achieve social and economic development in Ghana. Thus, the JDS fellow is under the obligation to complete the course program within the prescribed period of study; and then return to the country, comply with the Act of Pledge required by Ghana. 6. I agree that my personal information in the Application Form, provided to Japan Development Service Co., Ltd., will be used only for the purpose of the operation of JDS Program. Signature: ______________________________ (*Please sign at the bottom of all the pages including this page) Date: (day) /(month) _/(year) Signature of Applicant: – 44 – Prescribed Form 2 Confidential Statement of Reference for Master Level FOR the Employer/ Authorized Officer Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) in Ghana 2015 CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT of REFERENCE for MASTER LEVEL This reference statement is to be completed by the employer / authorized officer from the applicant’s work place. This should be written or typed clearly in English and put in a sealed envelope (if not in English, an accurate translation must be attached by the referee). The Name of the Applicant and the Applying Component (this should be written by the applicant by him/herself): Full Name of the Applicant Component: To the referee: This is an integral part of an application form for the scholarship program provided by Ghana under the Grant Aid Program by the Government of Japan. This particular program offers opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions. Also, this is to enhance the leadership skills of young people in Ghana so that they can contribute more effectively to their home country after completion of their respective studies. Your candid responses to the items below would greatly assist the selection. Please return the form in the sealed envelope to the applicant. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? 2. How do you estimate the applicant’s personality? (Strength) (Weakness) 3. How do you describe the applicant’s competence and weakness in his/her work? (Competence) (Weakness) – 45 – 4. How do you appraise the applicant’s ability that he/she will fill upon his/her return to Ghana, and the duties he/ she will undertake? 5. Please evaluate the applicant regarding the following items in comparison with other staff: Please tick one each. 6. Excellent Good Academic Ability Knowledge of Specialty Field Motivation & Diligence Potential for Future Contribution in Specialty Field Leadership Emotional Maturity Communication Skill Skill in Maintaining Personal Relationship with others Adaptability to New Environment Other recommendation remarks: Average Below Average 7. Relevance of the applicant’s research plan and his/her current work; (please tick one from below) Strongly relevant / somewhat relevant / not relevant Comments: Full Name of the Referee: Relationship to the Applicant: Name of Organization/ Department/ Division: Title: Phone No.: Signature: Fax No.: Date: (day) – 46 – /(month) /(year) Prescribed Form 3a Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants (For Kobe U and IUJ) Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants We hereby certify that (Name of an applicant) completed his/her course of study at his/her University in the English Language and has duly performed his/her duties in this Ministry/ Organization in English. (official stamp of head department) Date : Signature : Name : Title : Ministry/ Organization: – 47 – Prescribed Form 3b Certificate of English Proficiency Waiver Request (For U of Tsukuba only) (Master’s ) Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences University of Tsukuba 受 験 (Fall Semester) 番 号 ※ Certificate of English Proficiency Waiver Request I request an exemption from Certificate of English Proficiency submission for the following reason: □ I am a national of a country, which uses English as an official language. Nationality □ I have completed undergraduate / graduate school in a country which uses English as an official language. Country Undergraduate / Graduate school Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Signature – 48 – Prescribed Form 3c Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants (For Tohoku U only) Proof of Completion of Study in English Language at University We hereby certify that (Name of an applicant) study at (Name of University) completed his/her course of in English Language. (official stamp by University) Date : Signature : Name : Title : Name of University : – 49 – Prescribed Form 4 Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship in Ghana 2015 Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship in Ghana 2015 Registration Form Registration Form No of component and No of component and Paste recent photo here (4 x 3 cm). Component’s Title: Paste recent photo here (4 x 3 cm). Write your name on the back of the photo Component’s Title: Write your name on the back of the photo Accepting University: Accepting University: Full Name: Full Name: Signature: Signature: JDS Seal * Please keep this registration form as a proof of registration. – 50 – Prescribed Form 5 Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted Name: ■ Date of Submission: Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted No 1 Documents Application Form (Item 1~8) with your Photograph 4cm x 3cm Remarks Check (Prescribed Form 1) ● You are required to write your signature in the lower right-hand corner of EACH PAGE including any additional sheets of paper. ● If necessary, you may add separate sheets of A4 sized paper for items 5 & 6 of the Application Form. Your Research Plan (Item 7) ● On separate sheets of A4 sized paper write a brief proposal outlining your research plan (no more than 700 words). ● You are required to write your signature at the lower right-hand corner of each page of the Research Plan. 2 (Prescribed Form 2) Confidential Statement of REFERENCE for MASTER’S LEVEL SCHOLARSHIP (from employer) ● To be completed by your current supervisor. 3 Bachelor Diploma/ Certificate of degree Color-Photocopy university. 4 Official Transcript (University-level) A certified copy of the official transcript from your university 5 Identification Document (ID) Color-Photocopy of valid ID (e.g. Passport, Driver’s license, Voter's Registration ID, Social Security Contributor's ID, Employer's ID) 6A Proof of your English language competence (For Kobe U and IUJ) 6B Certificate of English Proficiency Waiver Request (For U of Tsukuba) (Prescribed Form 3a) ● To be completed by officials from your organization which you work for. ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. (Prescribed Form 3b) ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. ● Must be enclosed within a sealed envelope. – 51 – of degree from your No 6C Documents Remarks Proof of Completion of Study in English Language at University (For Tohoku University) (Prescribed Form 3c) ● To be completed by officials from the university from which you obtained your Bachelor’s degree. ● You do not need to submit Prescribed Form 3 if you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia; or (2) if you submit a Color-Photocopy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) undertaken within the past two years. 7 Registration Form with your Photograph 4cm x 3cm (Prescribed Form 4) 8 Checklist (Prescribed Form 5) Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted – 52 – Check