Korean Dictionary
How to say "Research Proposal" in Korean
“Research Proposal” in Korean is 연구 제안서 (pronounced "Yeongu Jeananseo").
연구 제안서
Yeongu Jeananseo
Usage & Context
A detailed plan for a research project. Research proposals are required to obtain funding in Korea.
Example Sentence
연구 제안서를 작성했다.
I wrote a research proposal.
How to use 연구 제안서 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Research Proposal” is 연구 제안서, romanized as Yeongu Jeananseo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
연 (yeon) sounds like 'yun' in 'young'. 구 (gu) is like 'goo'. 제 (je) is pronounced like 'jay'. 안 (an) is like 'ahn'. 서 (seo) sounds like 'saw' but with an 'eo' vowel, similar to 'suh' in 'butter'.
More Example Sentences
A team leader reminding their colleagues about a deadline.
새로운 연구 제안서를 다음 주까지 제출해야 합니다.
We need to submit the new research proposal by next week.
A happy researcher sharing good news with a colleague.
연구 제안서가 통과되어 연구비를 받을 수 있게 되었어요.
The research proposal was approved, so we can receive research funding.
A reviewer praising a promising research project.
이번 연구 제안서는 혁신적인 아이디어를 담고 있습니다.
This research proposal contains innovative ideas.
Cultural Context
In South Korea's highly competitive academic and scientific environment, a well-crafted '연구 제안서' (yeongu jeananseo) is critical for securing funding, gaining approval for projects, and advancing one's career. Universities and government agencies like the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) have rigorous review processes for proposals. The ability to articulate a clear research question, methodology, and expected outcomes in a compelling proposal is a key skill for academics and scientists in Korea.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연구 제안서 작성
writing a research proposal
연구 제안서 제출
submitting a research proposal
연구 제안서 심사
review of a research proposal
Related Expressions
연구 계획서
yeongu gyehoekseo
research plan
사업 계획서
saeop gyehoekseo
business plan
신청서
sincheongseo
application form
보고서
bogoseo
report
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