Call for Applications: JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) for Long-Term Participants

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) for Long-Term Participants (JICA Development Studies Program) “Agriculture Studies Networks for Food Security (Agri-Net)”, enrollment in 2027 Autumn.
Objectives of this program are;

- To develop high level human resources who are capable of contributing to appropriate policy decisions and its implementation for tackling political and developmental issues in respective fields.
- To establish and maintain mid and long-term amicable relationships between target countries and Japan.
- To develop human resources of public and private sectors under JICA Global Agenda related to Agriculture and Rural Development Sector.
- To strengthen a human network between partner countries and Japan in the above-mentioned field

Program Overview
Participants may apply for;
- A Master’s Degree Program (approximately two years)
- A Ph. D Program (approximately three years)
The enrollment period is expected to begin September or October 2027, depending on the university and academic schedule. Some participants may initially be admitted as research students, which may affect the duration of study.

Target Applicants
The program is intended for:
- Young or mid-career government officials and prospective academics who are expected to contribute to policy formulation or its implementation for tackling sustainable development issues in their respective fields.
* In principle, candidates without affiliations are not eligible for acceptance.
* Applicants from the private sector must be engaged in fields related to systems, policies, and organizations in the agriculture and rural development sector; sustainable agricultural production; the food value chain (FVC); livestock development and animal health; or fisheries development and resource management.
- Citizens of Ukraine

For further eligibility information, please find the course brochure.

Application Deadline
16 November 2026
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service (NAUCS), Center for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the European Union (pao@center.gov.ua) by the deadline.

Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
1. Official Application Form with authorized signature and official stamp of the organization;
* Applicants are requested to make prior consultations with the supervisor of their choice, if applicable.
2. Graduation Certificate;
3. Academic Transcript;
4. Photocopy of English Language Test Certificate;
5. Copy of Passport or Photo ID;
6. Two ID photographs (4 cm × 3 cm) affixed to the application form (original and copy);
7. Health Certificate (Only applicable to pre-selected candidates, to be submitted after 1 April 2027; deadline: 30 April 2027) and Medical History (Only applicable to pre-selected candidates).

Important Conditions
Border Crossing and Overseas Stay
Under the current martial law conditions in Ukraine, selected participants must ensure their eligibility to cross the national border and remain abroad for the entire duration of the program.
Commitment to Participation
Selected participants are strongly encouraged to complete the full training program. Withdrawal after selection should occur only in exceptional circumstances and must be justified through an official letter from the participant’s organization.
Visa Procedures
Successful applicants will be required to apply for a Japanese visa through the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine. Visa processing generally requires at least five working days.
Travel Arrangements
- International travel to Japan will be arranged from Warsaw, Poland or Chisinau, Moldova.
- Participants are responsible for arranging transportation, accommodation, and related logistics in Warsaw or Chisinau, Moldova.
- JICA will reimburse eligible transportation and accommodation expenses in accordance with its regulations and fixed reimbursement rates.

Applicants with Military Affiliation
Applicants affiliated with the armed forces or other military institutions should notify the NAUCS Secretariat at the earliest opportunity. Their eligibility will be assessed by the Government of Japan on a case-by-case basis.

Application Submission and Inquiries
National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service (NAUCS), Center for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the European Union
Applications and inquiries regarding the selection process should be directed to the NAUCS, by email to; pao@center.gov.ua .

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