Graduate-Level Economics Offered under the Auspices of Joint Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)/Academic Year 2014-2015/Japan

November 21, 2013 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 104-13 TO : All Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau and All Others Concerned SUBJECT : Graduate-Level Economics Offered under the Auspices of Joint Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)/Academic Year 2014-2015/Japan For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of the Memorandum dated November 5, 2013 of Director Lourdes Z. Santiago, Central Administration Office, Department of Finance and Head, PCDC Secretariat, regarding the invitation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inviting this Bureau to nominate candidates to their graduate-level program. The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above Memorandum and disseminate the contents thereof to Bureau Staff and others concerned. Be guided accordingly. (SGD.) SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT Department of Finance MEMO FOR : All Heads of DOF Offices, Bureaus and Attached Agencies This Department ATTENTION : Scholarship Committee DATE : November 5, 2013 FROM : Director Lourdes Z. Santiago Head, PCDC Secretariat SUBJECT : Graduate-Level Economics Offered under the Auspices of Joint Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)/Academic Year 2014-2015/Japan This is to inform that this Department has been invited by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to nominate candidate/s to the above-mentioned graduate-level program. ISAaTH The partnership track of JISPA allows scholars to study in specially designed graduate level courses concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The partnership universities are National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Hitotsubashi University, International University of Japan (IUJ) and University of Tokyo (UT). The universities offer programs for JISPA scholars designed to equip scholars to engage in macroeconomic policy dialogue at the international level. All of the programs have a strong macroeconomic oriented focus, with core courses offered in macroeconomic and financial theory and policies. In addition, the programs offer optional subjects that will help scholars pursue their particular interest and research agenda. All programs contain a thesis or research paper component that will allow the student to develop policy research skills. The courses being offered by each university are the following: A. GRIPS GRIPS offers a one-year Macroeconomic Policy Program and a two-year Macroeconomic Program. Further information on the program can be found on the GRIPS website at http://www.grips.ac.jp. B. Hitotsubashi University Hitotsubashi University offers the two-year Asian Public Policy Program in the School of International and Public Policy, leading to the degree of Master of Policy (Public Economics). Further information on the program can be found on Hitotsubashi University website at http://www.ipp.hit-u.ac.jp/appp/index.html. C. IUJ The IUJ offers the two-year Macroeconomic Policy Program (MPP). Further information on the program can be found on the IUJ's website at the http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp. D. UT UT offers the two-year Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP). For further information, please visit the website: http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.htm. The scholarships provides for admission and tuition fees; a monthly stipend (including a housing and subsistence allowance); medical/accident insurance; one round-trip economy class air-ticket; a lump-sum allowance to cover visa application costs and testing fees (such as TOEFL); and book-shipping costs. The scholarship covers expenses incurred by the scholar only. Application material should be sent by mail on or before December 10, 2013 to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific: cECaHA Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 21st Floor, Fukoku-Seimei Building 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011 Japan After an initial screening of applications, selected candidates will be contacted by IMF to arrange an interview. A math and/or English examination may also be administered. Final selection will be made on the basis of the interview, math and English competencies, the application form, and any other supplementary information. Interested parties may secure copies of the program brochure from Ms. Rhodora Reyes , DOF Central Records Management Division (CRMD) and can be contacted through phone number 526-8470. For further information on the application procedures, including the application form, please visit the scholarship website at http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm. Please submit your nomination letter together with the nominee's comprehensive resume to the DOF Personnel Career Development Committee Secretariat, Personnel Services Division for proper endorsement to JISPA. (SGD.) LOURDES Z. SANTIAGO Director IV, Central Administration Office and Head, PCDC Secretariat