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The doctoral programs at GRIPS produce highly qualified researchers in the field of policy studies and public administrators with professional expertise and skills in policy analysis. Since GRIPS began offering doctoral programs in April 2002, its doctoral training has been providing students with multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to carry out policy research of international standard, solid academic writing skills, the ability to teach in the field of social sciences, and advanced proficiency in a foreign language. In accordance with their research interests and academic performance, doctoral students can attend lectures and seminars, participate in tutorial sessions, present their research at international conferences, and work on papers in joint research projects. The requirements for the doctoral degree include submission of a dissertation proposal, satisfactory performance on the qualifying examination, and an oral dissertation defense. Eligibility for the qualifying examination will be determined by the student’s supervisor, taking into account the student’s progress during the academic year, prior academic performance, and the quality of the doctoral dissertation proposal. The qualifying examination comprises a written examination covering a number of disciplines and research methodology as well as an oral defense of a dissertation proposal.
List of Programs Offered Under the Ph.D. / Doctoral Program
【5 years (MA. + Ph.D.)】
Program
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
Policy Analysis Program
Japanese and foreign students
Economics
Ph.D. in Public Economics
Ph.D. in Development Economics
Ph.D. in International Economics
Program
Concentration
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
Global Governance Studies Concentration
(formerly State Building and Economic Development Program)
Japanese and foreign students
Political Economy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Development Economics, Area Studies
Ph.D. in Advanced Policy Studies
Ph.D. in International Relations
Ph.D. in International Development Studies
International Development Studies Concentration
Political Science, Economics, Area Studies
Security and International Studies Concentration
(formerly
Security and International Studies Program)
Security and International Studies
【3 years (Ph.D., Doctor)】
Program
Concentration
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program
Japanese and foreign students
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Ph.D. in Public Policy
Doctor of Policy Studies
Disaster Management Program
Japanese and foreign students
Disaster Management
Ph.D. in Disaster Management
Policy Professionals Program
Japanese students
Case studies
Doctor of Policy Studies
Degree Programs
Information for International Students
Admissions Policy, Curriculum Policy, and Diploma Policy
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in English)
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in Japanese)
Doctoral Programs
GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
Policy Analysis Program
Security and International Studies Program
Disaster Management Program
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program
Policy Professionals Program
Doctoral Dissertation, Summary, Defense Results, etc.
Non-degree Certificate/Diploma System
GRIPS Bulletin
(Academic Information)
GRIPS Bulletin
(Student Life Guide)
Academic Information
Academic Resources & Facilities
IT Support
Center for Data Science
Center for Professional Communication
Health & Fitness
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TEL : +81-(0)3-6439-6000
FAX : +81-(0)3-6439-6010
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GRIPS in the Media
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Major Partner Universities and Institutions
Government-Academia-Private Sector Collaborative Projects
Presenters
Brochures
Roppongi Campus
GRIPS Fund
Access and Maps
(Japanese) 評価
(Japanese) 施設貸出
Contact Us
News & Events
News & Events
News & Announcements
Events & Symposiums
GRIPS FORUM
Seminars
Admissions / Scholarships
Admissions / Scholarships
Admissions
(Japanese) 募集要項
How to Apply
Scholarships / Tuition and Fees
Application Deadlines
Application FAQs
Pre-Arrival FAQs
GRIPS Bulletin (Academic Information)
GRIPS Bulletin (Student Life Guide)
Education
Education
Degree Programs
Information for International Students
Admissions Policy, Curriculum Policy, and Degree-Granting Policy
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in English)
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in Japanese)
Docotral Programs
Doctoral Dissertation, Summary, Defense Results, etc.
Non-degree Certificate/Diploma System
GRIPS Bulletin (Academic Information)
GRIPS Bulletin (Student Life Guide)
Academic Information
Academic Resources & Facilities
IT Support
Center for Data Science
Center for Professional Communication
Health & Fitness
Executive Training
Executive Training
Executive Training
Tailor-Made Short-Term Training
Research
Research
Research
Seminars and Research Groups
Faculty Directory
Research Fellows
Policy Research Center
The Science for RE-designing Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Center (SciREX Center)
Center for Data Science
Projects
Institutional Repository
Towards the Prevention of Unlawful Acts
Library
Alumni
Alumni
About Our Alumni
Stay Connected
Alumnus of the Month (ALMO)
GRIPS SDGs Award
Get Involved
Request for certificates
(Japanese) GRIPS国内同窓会報
FAQs
GRIPS Alumni Homecoming
Site Map
Access
Library
for Student
for Alumni
Intranet
Job Openings
Home
>
Doctoral Programs
>
Doctoral Programs
Education
Education
Doctoral Programs
The doctoral programs at GRIPS produce highly qualified researchers in the field of policy studies and public administrators with professional expertise and skills in policy analysis. Since GRIPS began offering doctoral programs in April 2002, its doctoral training has been providing students with multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to carry out policy research of international standard, solid academic writing skills, the ability to teach in the field of social sciences, and advanced proficiency in a foreign language. In accordance with their research interests and academic performance, doctoral students can attend lectures and seminars, participate in tutorial sessions, present their research at international conferences, and work on papers in joint research projects. The requirements for the doctoral degree include submission of a dissertation proposal, satisfactory performance on the qualifying examination, and an oral dissertation defense. Eligibility for the qualifying examination will be determined by the student’s supervisor, taking into account the student’s progress during the academic year, prior academic performance, and the quality of the doctoral dissertation proposal. The qualifying examination comprises a written examination covering a number of disciplines and research methodology as well as an oral defense of a dissertation proposal.
List of Programs Offered Under the Ph.D. / Doctoral Program
【5 years (MA. + Ph.D.)】
Program
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
Policy Analysis Program
Japanese and foreign students
Economics
Ph.D. in Public Economics
Ph.D. in Development Economics
Ph.D. in International Economics
Program
Concentration
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
Global Governance Studies Concentration
(formerly State Building and Economic Development Program)
Japanese and foreign students
Political Economy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Development Economics, Area Studies
Ph.D. in Advanced Policy Studies
Ph.D. in International Relations
Ph.D. in International Development Studies
International Development Studies Concentration
Political Science, Economics, Area Studies
Security and International Studies Concentration
(formerly
Security and International Studies Program)
Security and International Studies
【3 years (Ph.D., Doctor)】
Program
Concentration
Accepted Students
Field of Research
Degrees Offered
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program
Japanese and foreign students
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Ph.D. in Public Policy
Doctor of Policy Studies
Disaster Management Program
Japanese and foreign students
Disaster Management
Ph.D. in Disaster Management
Policy Professionals Program
Japanese students
Case studies
Doctor of Policy Studies
Degree Programs
Information for International Students
Admissions Policy, Curriculum Policy, and Diploma Policy
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in English)
Master’s Programs (Programs offered in Japanese)
Doctoral Programs
GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
Policy Analysis Program
Security and International Studies Program
Disaster Management Program
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program
Policy Professionals Program
Doctoral Dissertation, Summary, Defense Results, etc.
Non-degree Certificate/Diploma System
GRIPS Bulletin
(Academic Information)
GRIPS Bulletin
(Student Life Guide)
Academic Information
Academic Resources & Facilities
IT Support
Center for Data Science
Center for Professional Communication
Health & Fitness
7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677
TEL : +81-(0)3-6439-6000
FAX : +81-(0)3-6439-6010
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