Depends on the program. The funder sets the rule in each program's guidelines, so check the program a PI is applying to.
What applicants may do
- Applicants to the Glaser essay award may use generative AI tools for limited editorial assistance, such as grammar, spelling, or organization. [1]
What the funder asks of applicants
What is off limits
- Applicants may not use generative AI to produce substantive narrative content, reflections, interpretations, or storytelling. Authors must be the sole creators of the essay. [1]
If an applicant breaks the rule
- Essays that do not meet all requirements, including the AI rules, will not be considered. [1]
Rules for reviewers
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award (opens in a new tab)
Authors must be the sole creators of the submitted essay. Generative AI tools may be used for limited editorial assistance (e.g. grammar, spelling, or organization), but may not be used to generate substantive narrative content, reflections, interpretations, or storytelling.
Authors must provide an AI statement on the cover page that describes whether artificial intelligence tools were used, and if so, providing a description of how they were used in the production of the essay.
All AI prompts should be included in an appendix to the essay.
Essays not meeting all requirements will not be considered.
See Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society's 2 open programs
This is a reading of what the funder has published, and it is not legal advice. A solicitation can set its own rule, so read the funding announcement before a PI applies.