In short
The pages state AI rules only for two named programs: the Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award and the AΩA Poetry Award. In both, generative AI may be used for limited editorial help only, and authors must include an AI statement and the AI prompts. The pages give no funder-wide rule and no guidance for reviewers.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award: generative AI may be used only for limited editorial help (grammar, spelling, or organization). It may not generate substantive narrative content, reflections, interpretations, or storytelling. [1]
- Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award: the cover page must carry an AI statement saying whether AI tools were used and how. All AI prompts must go in an appendix to the essay. [1]
- Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award: the title page must include an AI attestation statement. Essays that do not meet all requirements will not be considered. [1]
- AΩA Poetry Award: generative AI may be used only for limited editorial help (grammar, spelling, or organization). It may not generate substantive content or language of the poem. [2]
- AΩA Poetry Award: the cover page must carry an AI statement saying whether AI tools were used and how. All AI prompts must go in an appendix at the end of the poem. [2]
- AΩA Poetry Award: the cover page must include an AI attestation statement. Poems that do not meet all requirements will not be considered. [2]
For reviewers
Alpha Omega Alpha has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
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.
AΩA Poetry Award (opens in a new tab)
Authors must be the sole creators of the submitted poem.
Generative AI tools may be used for limited editorial assistance (e.g. grammar, spelling, or organization), but may not be used to generate substantive content or language of the poem.
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 poem.
All AI prompts used should be included in an appendix at the end of the poem.
Poems not meeting all requirements will not be considered.
See Alpha Omega Alpha's 7 open programs
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.