In short
The ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) makes disclosure of AI use optional. An applicant who does disclose using AI tools to prepare an application must describe how the tools were used. PRF reviewers may not upload any proposal content to generative AI tools.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- An applicant to the PRF who discloses using AI tools to prepare an application must include a description of how the tools were used. [1]
For reviewers
- PRF reviewers and committee members are prohibited from uploading proposal content, review information, or related records to generative AI tools. The prohibition falls under their confidentiality obligations. [2]
Sources
Grant Application Components (ACS Petroleum Research Fund) (opens in a new tab)
If applicants disclose use of AI tools in preparing their application, a description of how AI tools were used is required.
reviewers are prohibited from uploading any content from proposals, review information, and related records to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
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