Guidelines for Submitting Research Plan for the 2025-2 Semester

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Guidelines for Submitting the Research Plan for Thesis Submission in the 2025-2 Semester


The presentation feedback form must be submitted during the relevant semester to be eligible to submit the thesis in the fourth master’s semester or the sixth doctoral semester.

Failure to submit the feedback form will prevent thesis submission in the following semester, and the research plan must be resubmitted.


1. Eligibility and Important Notes

  1. The research plan submission is required for 3rd-semester master’s students and 5th-semester doctoral students, who must submit a research plan and a presentation feedback form.
  2. The research plan presentation is open to the public, and the presentation date will be announced later.
  3. The presentation feedback form must be submitted during the relevant semester to be eligible to submit the thesis in the fourth master’s semester or the sixth doctoral semester.

  4. Failure to submit the feedback form will prevent thesis submission in the following semester, and the research plan must be resubmitted.

2. Submission of Research Plan for Thesis Submission 

  1. Submission Period: September 22 (Monday) – September 27 (Saturday), 2025.
  2. Eligibility: Master’s students who have completed at least 15 credits and doctoral students who have completed at least 27 credits (minimum third master’s semester, fifth doctoral semester).
  3. Submission Method: Online application through the Integrated Information System.

    Integrated Information System → Academic Affairs → Graduation → Research Plan Management → Research Plan Application.

Upload the following files to complete the application: ① Research Plan, and ② Certificate of Completion for Research Ethics Education
 

Mandatory Research Ethics Education for Thesis Submission Applicants: [Refer to Attachment 4]

  • The research ethics education must be completed prior to submitting the research plan application.

  • Reference link: (Graduation) Mandatory Research Ethics Education for Thesis Submission Applicants (inu.ac.kr).
     

  1. As research ethics education is mandatory when submitting the research plan application:
    ① Complete e-learning education through the university portal.
    ② Complete education through KIRD (Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology).
    ③ Complete education through any other external institution and submit the certificate of completion. 
    Select one option from ①, ②, or ③. 

  • Use the 'Chrome' browser for the KIRD_Alpha Campus of Scientists and Technicians.

  • For e-learning through the portal, instead of a certificate, submit a screenshot of the online attendance status.

  • E-learning Site → Self-Study Courses → Search 'Research Ethics' → Enroll in the relevant course → Complete the course after enrollment.
     

  1. For those requiring Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, please follow the guidelines provided in the Incheon National University IRB Review System Manual.

 



3. Required Documents:


  1. Print and submit one copy of the research plan application form from the portal (with the advisor's signature or stamp).
  2. No need to submit the research plan or research ethics education certificate (these should be uploaded as attachments in the portal application).


5. Guidelines for Writing the Research Plan:

Please refer to the attached file for instructions on writing the research plan in free format

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