GRIPS was established in 1997 as an
independent national graduate university with the
mandate to promote interdisciplinary policy
research and education.
The Graduate School of Policy Science (GSPS), the predecessor of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), was established at Saitama University in 1977 as a new kind of graduate school. GSPS aimed to promote interdisciplinary policy research that had the potential to contribute in an effective manner to the making of appropriate policies for the real world and to train administr
ative officials and policy analysts equipped with policy analysis and policy-making skills backed by a scientific approach and methods. Established as an institute to engage in graduate-level research and education, GSPS took the form of an independent graduate school that was separate from undergraduate programs, with the appropriate academic staff, facilities, and equipment. Over the first twenty years of its existence, GSPS gained a unique reputation for producing mid-career government officials who had a clear understanding of policy issues. Central and local governments and government-related institutions regularly sent their most promising officials to GSPS, where, under the instruction of their professors, they engaged in the intellectual task of structuring and analyzing policy issues. At the same time, GSPS academic faculty developed interdisciplinary policy research. Through these activities, GSPS led the field of policy studies in Japan. With the advance of research and education in the field of policy studies, the question arose as to whether policy research could be further advanced if the school were independent. Behind this lay the awareness that Japan needed to quickly enhance its system for promoting policy research. There had been too few studies conducted on the governmental and administrative structures that had supported the nation’s economic growth, and Japan was about to enter a new stage amid a domestic and international situation that was changing at a dizzying pace. Thus, it was crucial for Japan to study its policies from their very foundations in order to envision the future of the country and create appropriate policies. In addition, there had been a dramatic rise in international interest in Japan’s policy system, and it was becoming increasingly important for Japan to explain its policies and contribute to global advancement and international collaboration. In response, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (today’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) set up a committee to study the future of policy studies and education in Japan. In March 1994, the committee proposed the creation of an independent graduate institute befitting the unique character of the academic discipline of policy research. Budgetary steps were taken to prepare for the establishment of the National Institute of Policy Studies (tentative name), and a committee to prepare for the founding of the institute was formed in June 1994. This committee of experts set up a special subcommittee and held deliberations to give concrete form to the new concept, including asking experts from industry, government, and academia to provide special cooperation, and referring to input provided by various sectors of society. In October 1997, the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) was established as a new type of independent graduate university .GRIPS’ mandate was to promote high-level policy research and respond to various domestic and international needs based on international intellectual cooperation and the cooperation of leading members of Japan’s political, industrial, government, and academic circles.
19/12/2018
For the Advancement of Japan’s International Cooperation ―After the Terrorist Attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rui Matsukawa MP and a group of senior Australian public servants celebrated the gender balance of the group, following Ms Matsukawa’s presentation on Japan’s role in the Indo-Pacific. Over half of the visiting public servants were women, in Japan for one week to study Japanese politics and policy-making, and discuss important regional security and economic issues with GRIPS 政策研究大学院大学 The Australian National University 松川るい -自民党-
19/10/2018
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Today's Top Pick Article.
Japan 150 years after the Meiji Restoration: Share its experience of development and democratization with the world—Do away with vested interests to get rid of stagnation. By KITAOKA Shinichi, a professor at GRIPS and the President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
You will be really lucky if you are taught by Professor Kitaoka. He is like a living Japanese History Book. Unbelievable knowledge of international diplomacy.
Alumnus of the month - Do you see him around the campus?
Andrea Pressello has been an Assistant Professor at GRIPS since April 2017. He received both his master’s and Ph.D. degree from GRIPS. In addition to GRIPS, Andrea has been teaching at the International University of Japan, and Keio University, where he lectures on Japanese history and culture, diplomatic history and foreign policy to international students. Andrea was recently one of the recipients of the 14th Nakasone Yasuhiro Award, an award given to honor meaningful achievements in the political, economic, cultural, and science and technology fields and to encourage further endeavors which will contribute toward the realization of true peace and prosperity in the international community. Highly evaluated for his work in both research and practical arenas, he is expected to play an important role of bridging Japan and the world.
GRIPS is currently accepting online applications for all master's and PhD. programs for the October 2019 intake. Please share with your colleagues, friends and others whom you think might be suitable candidates and invite them to check us out. http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/admissions/apply/
21/08/2018
Erdenejargal Tumurbaatar - Alumnus of the Month of July 2018
Project Manager
Integrated Livelihoods Improvement and Sustainable Tourism in Khuvsgul Lake National Park, Mongolia
Young Leaders Program (’05)
Meet the new Alumnus of the Month, Chori Mirzaev, Chairman of the Board of JSC Turonbank, Uzbekistan.
After graduating from Tashkent State University of Economics in 1995, Chori Mirzaev joined the Central Bank of Uzbekistan where he held various positions before he was selected to study in the “Transition Economy Program” at GRIPS’ predecessor, the Graduate Institute of Policy Science in 1998. Chori re-joined the Central Bank after returning to Uzbekistan in 2000 but moved to the Korean Development Bank in Uzbekistan in 2008, and on to the JSC Asaka bank in 2010. He has been with the JSC Turonbank since 2015, initially as Deputy Chairman of the Board, and since 2016 as Chairman of the Board.
ALMO February ’18 | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
GRIPS is a graduate school in Tokyo that offers MA & PhD programs taught in English on public policy, development, economics, political science, international relations, and operations research, etc. Full scholarships are available. On- and off-campus interaction with Japanese students who share the...
29/01/2018
Sign up today for the Special GRIPS Forum: “Changing Geo Political Dynamics: Indonesia and Japan” with Dr. Rizal Ramli, Former Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia on Feb 1 (Thu), 16:40~ http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/events/20180126-5104/
24/01/2018
19/01/2018
Register now for next week's GRIPS Forum with Mr. Noritada Morita, Former Director-General of Asian Development Bank, who will discuss the “Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS): A New Way of Cooperation and its Contributors”. 1/22 (Mon), 16:40~ http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/events/20180119-5092/
18/01/2018
Check out the latest Alumnus of the Month, Ms. Judith A. Esteban-Sungsai (PP'92), Senior Director, Central Point of Contact Department 1, Supervision and Examination Sector, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Alumnus of the Month (ALMO) | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
GRIPS is a graduate school in Tokyo that offers MA & PhD programs taught in English on public policy, development, economics, political science, international relations, and operations research, etc. Full scholarships are available. On- and off-campus interaction with Japanese students who share the...