Common English Mistakes in Grant Proposals by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Grant Proposal in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

Our research team is seeking funding for a project focused on developing sustainable energy solutions. We aim to implement the new technology in rural areas, which will significantly improve energy access oin these communities. The project will commence atin Januaryof 2024, and we anticipate completion in December of2025. Your support will be instrumental oin achieving our goals and making a positive impact aton the environment.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Our research team is seeking funding for a project focused on developing sustainable energy solutions. We aim to implement the new technology in rural areas, which will significantly improve energy access in these communities. The project will commence in January of 2024, and we anticipate completion in December of 2025. Your support will be instrumental in achieving our goals and making a positive impact on the environment.

Our research team is seeking funding for a project focused on developing sustainable energy solutions. We aim to implement the new technology in rural areas, which will significantly improve energy access on these communities. The project will commence at January 2024, and we anticipate completion in December 2025. Your support will be instrumental on achieving our goals and making a positive impact at the environment.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

The proposed project aims to develop a new type of solar panel, wthatinchreases efficiencycan be increased by 20%. In order to achieve this, we will collaborate with local universities, withrecognized expertise in renewable energy researchis well recognized. Thefunding requestedfunding will be used ftor purchasinge materials and equipment, wthichat are necessary for the prototype developmentare.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have edited to address some issues with word order. "

The proposed project aims to develop a new type of solar panel that increases efficiency by 20%. In order to achieve this, we will collaborate with local universities with recognized expertise in renewable energy research. The requested funding will be used to purchase materials and equipment that are necessary for the prototype development.

The proposed project aims to develop a new type of solar panel, which efficiency can be increased by 20%. In order to achieve this, we will collaborate with local universities, who expertise in renewable energy research is well recognized. The funding requested will be used for purchasing materials and equipment, which necessary for the prototype development are.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

Our research team is seeking funding to developan innovative solar panel technology that can significantly increase energy efficiency. PThis project aims to createa system that reduces energy loss by 20% compared to thecurrent models. With support fromthe grant, we will conduct experiments and collaborate with leading experts in thefield to achievea breakthrough in renewable energy solutions.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just added some missing articles."

Our research team is seeking funding to develop an innovative solar panel technology that can significantly increase energy efficiency. This project aims to create a system that reduces energy loss by 20% compared to the current models. With support from the grant, we will conduct experiments and collaborate with leading experts in the field to achieve a breakthrough in renewable energy solutions.

Our research team is seeking funding to develop innovative solar panel technology that can significantly increase energy efficiency. Project aims to create system that reduces energy loss by 20% compared to current models. With support from grant, we will conduct experiments and collaborate with leading experts in field to achieve breakthrough in renewable energy solutions.