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02/10/2026

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2027 in Global | Fully Funded

~Apply now: Link in the comment section

Benefits:
✈️ Economy-class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. Scholars also receive a US$600 travel allowance for each trip.
🎓 Full tuition for the graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
🏠 A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses while on campus, including accommodation, food, books, and other living costs. The amount varies depending on the host country.

02/10/2026

Youdiil Ophinni, Program-specific Assistant Professor at the Hakubi Center for Advanced Research and the Cente […]

02/10/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐎? 🤔🤯

Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific will be organizing TWO simultaneous events on October 13 during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meeting week. We invite our colleagues, members, and partners to join us in these events in forwarding a people-centered development.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮” 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 (𝗔𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗠𝗙-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻)
📆 October 13 | 11:00 AM Bangkok
📍 2-210C, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Co-organized by: IBON International, APWLD - Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development, EILER, Arab NGO Network for Development, Recourse, Eurodad - the European Network on Debt and Development, and Christian Aid

𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝟴: 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀’ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📆 October 13 | 12:00 NN Bangkok
📍 De Prime Rangnam Hotel
🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXX5rfqmEwGT4UDwRN3MoNadv-aNam9aIYb1G-Xv4wYWT5pA/viewform
Co-organized by: IBON International, Recourse, Int'l Indigenous Peoples Movement for Self Determination & Liberation, Наш Век, and Initiatives for Workers Solidarity in Asia Pacific

We hope to see you there!

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02/10/2026

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is pleased to host the 66th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Conference of the Association for Asian Studies (SEC/AAS). The conference will be held in person at the University of Tennessee Student Union in Knoxville, Tennessee.

02/10/2026

Schedule 15:30–16:15　　 　 Presentation 1State-Led Land Grabbing and Agrarian Transformation in Upland Southeast […]

02/10/2026

Small island developing states (SIDS) face distinct challenges, but they are also sources of practical solutions that can be applied far beyond their shores.

READ our latest newsletter for ideas and approaches from Pacific SIDS on creating , strengthening essential , and building more resilient communities.

🟠 https://mailchi.mp/development.asia/sept2026-18260682

ADB in the Pacific

01/10/2026

In 1727, Captain Alexander Hamilton published A New Account of the East Indies — four chapters of which were devoted to the Malay Peninsula, drawn from his own voyages through Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Malacca, Johor, Pahang and Terengganu.

Link to purchase:
https://thebukukupress.com/products/account-of-the-malay-peninsula?_pos=1&_sid=990e9918c&_ss=r

01/10/2026

📢 Calling 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
for 🎓 JDS Scholarship 2027–2028
Study a Master’s Degree in Japan 🇯🇵

🔥 Applications are NOW OPEN!

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is now accepting applications from Timor-Leste for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Selected Fellows will pursue a 2-year Master’s degree taught in English at a Japanese university. The programme plans to select 6 Fellows from Timor-Leste this year.

🇯🇵 Destination: Japan
🎓 Level: Master’s Degree
⏳ Duration: 2 years
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Scholarships: 6 Fellows annually
🇹🇱 Nationality: Timor-Leste only

👤 Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet requirements including:

✅ Citizen of Timor-Leste
✅ 22–45 years old as of 1 April 2027
✅ Hold a Bachelor’s degree
✅ Currently be a full-time permanent employee at an eligible central ministry in Dili
✅ Have at least 2 years of experience as a full-time permanent employee
✅ Have good written and spoken English
✅ Be physically and mentally in good health

🗣️ English Requirement

The programme indicates:

👉 TOEFL ITP 500+ or
👉 IELTS 5.5+

These scores are preferred, not mandatory at the application stage.

⚠️ Important Employment Requirement

This scholarship is specifically targeted at eligible civil servants.

Administrative Officers (GCR) may apply at any level/position. Technical Officers must generally hold a Chief of Department/Section position or above. Certain frontline and operational personnel—including school teachers, doctors, nurses, lecturers, engineers and researchers—are listed as ineligible under the current rules.

💰 JDS Scholarship Support

JDS is designed to support future leaders from partner countries to complete graduate study at Japanese universities. Selected Fellows also receive support from JICE for their preparation and study in Japan. The 2027 schedule specifically states that JICE will arrange the air ticket and visa and provide support before and after arrival.

📚 Selection Process

📝 Application
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📊 English & Math tests
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📄 University document screening
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🩺 Health check
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🎤 University interview
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🎤 Operating Committee interview
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🏆 Final approval
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🇯🇵 Departure for Japan

The academic aptitude testing is scheduled for December 2026–January 2027, and test-preparation training will be provided.

📅 APPLICATION PERIOD

🟢 Opens: 21 September 2026

🔴 Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

✈️ Successful Fellows are scheduled to depart for Japan in August 2027.

📌 Important Commitment

After completing the Master's degree, JDS Fellows are required to return to Timor-Leste and work for at least 4 years in their organization to contribute to the country's development.

👩 Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

👉 Comment “JDS” below to receive the official application link ⬇️

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