Allowed with disclosure. The funder lets applicants use AI and requires or asks them to say where they used it.
What applicants may do
What the funder asks of applicants
- Applicants must take responsibility for the integrity of any content the AI tools generate. [1][2]
- Applicants should report AI use in the Citations section when the tools are used as part of formal research design or methods. The citation should give what was created or edited, the model or tool name, version and extension numbers, manufacturer, dates of use, and confirmation that the authors take responsibility for the content. [1][2]
What is off limits
Rules for reviewers
American Society of Nephrology has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Application (opens in a new tab)
The submission of images created by artificial intelligence, machine learning tools, or similar technologies is discouraged, unless part of formal research design or methods, and is not permitted without clear description of the content that was created and the name of the model or tool, version and extension numbers, and manufacturer.
If large language models (LLM)/artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are used to create content or assist with writing or application preparation, applicants must take responsibility for the integrity of the content generated by these tools.
Note: this does not include basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references, etc.
Transition to Independence Grants Application (opens in a new tab)
The submission of images created by artificial intelligence, machine learning tools, or similar technologies is discouraged, unless part of formal research design or methods, and is not permitted without clear description of the content that was created and the name of the model or tool, version and extension numbers, and manufacturer.
If large language models (LLM)/artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are used to create content or assist with writing or application preparation, applicants must take responsibility for the integrity of the content generated by these tools.
Note: this does not include basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references, etc.
See American Society of Nephrology's 4 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.