What is JDS Programme?

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme, funded by the Government of Japan, foster exceptional human resources capable of working to resolve various development challenges in the recipient countries in the future by imparting advanced expertise to JDS Fellows through studying at Japanese universities. JDS contributes to strengthen the partnership between Japan and the recipient country by graduating a wide range of Fellows who have deep understanding about Japan. It is now accepting applications from government sector workers, who wish to obtain post graduate degrees from Japanese Universities, starting from the academic year 2026. The courses will be taught in English, and the duration is two years for Master's degree, and three years for Doctoral degree. The total number of participants from Nepal will be 20 for Master's degree and 2 for Doctoral degree per year.