To submit your application form, ensure all fields are accurately filled and supporting documents are attached. Submit the form through the GRIPS online submission portal at www.grips.ac.jp. If required, pay the application fee and provide payment details. For any clarifications, contact the GRIPS Admissions Office via email at admissions@grips.ac.jp. It is advisable to keep copies of all submitted documents for your records.

Please refer to GRIPS website for important application dates for 2024 and 2025. Deadlines and specific dates will be provided by GRIPS.

The purpose of this form is to guide prospective students through the application process at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) for the academic year 2021-2022. This guide ensures that applicants have all the necessary information regarding the available programs, fees, scholarship opportunities, and eligibility criteria. By following this guide, applicants can accurately complete their online application, submit required documents, and meet all deadlines for a successful application process.

• 1. Program Selection: Choose the degree program you wish to apply for from the provided list.
• 2. Personal Information: Enter your personal details including name, date of birth, and nationality.
• 3. Academic Background: Provide information about your previous education including institutions attended and degrees obtained.
• 4. Work Experience: Detail your professional experience relevant to the program you are applying for.
• 5. Financial Statement: Submit a statement demonstrating your financial capacity to cover the tuition fees and living expenses.
• 6. Supporting Documents: Attach necessary documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and proof of work experience.
• 7. Funding Option: Select the funding or scholarship option you wish to be considered for.
• 8. Application Fee Payment: Provide details of the application fee payment including transaction reference number.

Failing to submit this form can result in a missed opportunity to join GRIPS for the desired academic year. Applicants need to be aware of the potential consequences of missing submission deadlines.

• Missed Enrollment: You won't be able to enroll in GRIPS for the academic year 2021-2022.
• Lost Scholarship Opportunity: You may miss out on valuable scholarship opportunities provided by GRIPS and its partners.
• Wasted Preparation Efforts: The time and effort spent preparing the application and supporting documents could go to waste.

• 1. Master's Program Application: Use this form to apply for one of the Master's programs listed in the guide.
• 2. Ph.D. Program Application: Use this form to apply for one of the Ph.D. programs listed in the guide.
• 3. Scholarship Application: Use this form to be considered for GRIPS-allocated scholarships by selecting the appropriate funding option.
• 4. Fee and Tuition Information: Use this form to get detailed information about the application fee, admission fee, and tuition expenses.
• 5. Eligibility Criteria: Use this form to check if you meet the eligibility criteria for the various programs and scholarships offered by GRIPS.