study plan vs a proposal

[ayuki0]

Hi everyone. When applying to the Monbugakusho scholarship, they ask us to write a study plan and a research proposal. Please would anyone tell me what exactly the difference is between these two?

[JTM]

From what I gather the research proposal is similar to a statement of purpose, a document which justifies to the Mombusho why your studies/research is worth funding. It also states what specific areas of research you plan on exploring. The study plan I think is an essay which tells the Mombusho why you want to study abroad and what areas of self-study you will be involved in for the pursuit of your studies/research (study objectives).

You should clarify this with others over at the following website which is targeted specifically for those who are on study with Mombugakusho.

monbusho.org

Other information may be found here:

studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

Here's other tips or writing a research proposal (geared more towards scientific research but good information in general):

sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/1820/writing_a_research_plan

Hope this helps.

[ayuki0]

Thank you for your helpful comment JTM. :wave: