Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hosts: Strengthening Japan's International Cooperation NGOs. Recruitment Begins for 2026 "NGO Study Program (Mid-career Human Resource Development)" Trainees
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started recruiting trainees for the 2026 "NGO Study Program (Mid-career Human Resource Development)". This program supports mid-career staff of Japanese international cooperation NGOs with training and international conference participation expenses, aiming to strengthen NGO capabilities.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Japan Association for Development Education (DEAR) serving as its secretariat, has begun recruiting trainees for the 2026 "NGO Study Program (Mid-career Human Resource Development)", with an application deadline of Friday, June 5, 2026.
This program aims to support mid-career staff belonging to Japanese international cooperation NGOs by covering expenses for training and participation in international conferences. Starting this fiscal year, in addition to traditional overseas training, domestic training has also been newly added as a support target. This allows for the formulation of more diverse and flexible training plans tailored to organizational needs, including learning through collaboration with excellent training institutions both domestically and internationally, and various sectors.
Recruitment for "NGO Study Program (Mid-career Human Resource Development)" Trainees
■ Program Overview
It broadly supports "practical training" and "classroom training" at NGOs, international organizations, universities, think tanks, etc., both domestically and internationally, as well as participation in international conferences.
Target Participants: Mid-career staff belonging to NGOs with approximately 5 years of activity experience in principle, and a total of about 3 years of activity experience (recommendation from the affiliated organization is required).
Training Period: Up to one month between mid-July 2026 and February 28, 2027.
Support Content: Travel expenses (transportation), accommodation expenses, training allowance, tuition fees, and host institution expenses will be provided based on prescribed standards.
Training Formats: *Practical Training Type: On-site practical training and participation in international conferences (in-person). *Course Participation Type: Classroom learning and seminar participation at specialized institutions (in-person/online).
See details
■ Application and Selection Schedule
Information Session (optional): Online event on May 22, 2026.
Please apply via the dedicated form (https://overseas-study2026.peatix.com).
Application Consultation (optional): Accepted at any time. Consultation with the secretariat regarding content and document preparation is possible.
Application Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, June 5, 2026
Selection Method: Selection will be made through document screening and online interviews.
▶Apply and details: https://www.dear.or.jp/event/17838/
【Inquiries and Application Contact for this matter】
NGO Study Program Secretariat
(Japan Association for Development Education / DEAR)
Contact: Ito, Mizoguchi
E-mail: overseas-study@dear.or.jp
URL: https://www.dear.or.jp/event/17838/
This program aims to support mid-career staff belonging to Japanese international cooperation NGOs by covering expenses for training and participation in international conferences. Starting this fiscal year, in addition to traditional overseas training, domestic training has also been newly added as a support target. This allows for the formulation of more diverse and flexible training plans tailored to organizational needs, including learning through collaboration with excellent training institutions both domestically and internationally, and various sectors.
Recruitment for "NGO Study Program (Mid-career Human Resource Development)" Trainees
■ Program Overview
It broadly supports "practical training" and "classroom training" at NGOs, international organizations, universities, think tanks, etc., both domestically and internationally, as well as participation in international conferences.
Target Participants: Mid-career staff belonging to NGOs with approximately 5 years of activity experience in principle, and a total of about 3 years of activity experience (recommendation from the affiliated organization is required).
Training Period: Up to one month between mid-July 2026 and February 28, 2027.
Support Content: Travel expenses (transportation), accommodation expenses, training allowance, tuition fees, and host institution expenses will be provided based on prescribed standards.
Training Formats: *Practical Training Type: On-site practical training and participation in international conferences (in-person). *Course Participation Type: Classroom learning and seminar participation at specialized institutions (in-person/online).
See details
■ Application and Selection Schedule
Information Session (optional): Online event on May 22, 2026.
Please apply via the dedicated form (https://overseas-study2026.peatix.com).
Application Consultation (optional): Accepted at any time. Consultation with the secretariat regarding content and document preparation is possible.
Application Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, June 5, 2026
Selection Method: Selection will be made through document screening and online interviews.
▶Apply and details: https://www.dear.or.jp/event/17838/
【Inquiries and Application Contact for this matter】
NGO Study Program Secretariat
(Japan Association for Development Education / DEAR)
Contact: Ito, Mizoguchi
E-mail: overseas-study@dear.or.jp
URL: https://www.dear.or.jp/event/17838/