Before You Apply
For the details of each program, go to Degree Programs.
For information about funding including scholarships, go to Scholarships / Tuition and Fees.
For the details of each scholarship provider, see Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart.
For deadlines, see Application Deadlines by Program.
Application Eligibility
Master's Programs and Five-year Ph.D. Programs
A bachelor's degree or equivalent
Three-year Ph.D. Programs
A master's degree or equivalent
Online Application (directly to GRIPS)
NEW Applications for admission to GRIPS for 2026-2027 are now open.
To apply for any of the programs listed below, download our application guide and forms via the links below.
Master's Programs
- One-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP1)
- Two-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP2)
- Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) (One year Program or Two year Program)
Note: for externally funded or self-financed applicants only - Public Finance Program (PF)
- Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP)
- Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (MSP)
Note: for externally funded or self-financed international applicants only
Ph.D. Programs
Five-year Ph.D. Programs
- GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
- Policy Analysis Program (PA)
Three-year Ph.D. Program
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI)
Step 0 Application Guide PDF 
Download our Application Guide.
Read the Application Guide carefully before starting your application.
Step 1 Application forms
Download the following Application Forms, then complete and submit them.
| Application for Admission | PDF Word  |
| Statement of Purpose | PDF Word |
| Letter of Recommendation, Certificate of Employment |
PDF Word |
| Research Proposal Note: only for applicants for two year master's programs and Ph.D. programs |
PDF Word |
| WCO Nomination Form Note: only for applicants for the Public Finance Program Customs course |
PDF Word |
Step 2 Online Registration Form
Fill out and submit the Online Registration Form.
Step 3 Supporting documents
Send the required supporting documents to the Admissions Office by post.
Paper-based application (directly to GRIPS)
To apply for the following program, download the application guide and form below, and submit your completed form.
Apply through the sponsoring organization
Contact the relevant sponsoring organization for further details.
| Program | Contact organization |
| Young Leaders Program (YLP) | Embassy of Japan |
| Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) | IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific |
| ASEAN Initiatives Program (AIP) | ASEAN Secretariat |
| Disaster Management Policy Program (DMP) | JICA Office or Embassy of Japan |
| Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (MSP) |
Application required BOTH to the sponsoring organization and directly to GRIPS
Attention: candidates who wish to apply for any of MP1/2, MEP, PF(Tax), EPP, G-cube, PA or STI with a JICA scholarship
| Program | Contact organization |
| One-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP1) / Two-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP2) | Department in your organization that is in charge of overseas study |
| Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) | |
| Public Finance Program (PF) (Tax) | |
| GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube) | |
| Policy Analysis Program (PA) | |
| Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) | |
| Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP) | The Indonesian university you are currently attending (attention: person in charge of the Linkage Master's Program) |
Notes:
- If you are a candidate for MP1/2, MEP, PF(Tax), G-cube, PA or STI, you must be instructed by JICA to apply to GRIPS. Please begin your process by contacting the department in your organization responsible for overseas study to confirm that employees from your organization are eligible to apply for the JICA Scholarship.
Note: please do not contact the JICA office in your area directly. - If you are a candidate for EPP, you must be instructed by JICA to apply to GRIPS. Please begin your process by contacting the person in charge of the Linkage Master's Program at your university in Indonesia for details.
Note: please do not contact the JICA office in your area directly.
