Subsistence Allowance (a flat allowance to be agreed upon between each DI and ADB.) For all Japanese DIs, the subsistence allowance should be based on the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) starting in October 2009. The new subsistence allowances for Japanese DIs will be applicable to all scholars (new and continuing) as follows: Masters - JPY144,000/month; PhD - JPY155,000/month. The allowance will be subject to change depending upon the annual budget of each year. For other DIs, subsistence allowances should be based on their Government scholarships if available (i.e., Australia - Australian Development Scholarship; New Zealand - New Zealand Development Scholarship; Singapore - Singapore Government Scholarship), and if not available, the subsistence allowance will be a flat allowance agreed upon between the DI and ADB.