Allowed with limits. The funder lets applicants use AI for some tasks and restricts how much of an application it may write.
What applicants may do
What the funder asks of applicants
What is off limits
Rules for reviewers
- The pages give no rules for peer reviewers on their own use of AI. They say CPRIT will test AI to aid staff and reviewers in a closed grants management platform. [1][2][3]
- Peer reviewers make all decisions on whether an application is suitable for funding. A human will always make the final judgement. [1][2][3]
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Request for Applications RFA R-27.1-RRS Recruitment of Rising Stars (opens in a new tab)
However, CPRIT funds novel, original investigator-initiated ideas, and it is the investigator and the institution who are responsible for all content in an application.
Thus, while AI tools may be appropriate to assist with limited aspects of application preparation, the investigator and the institution are responsible for all content generated by AI.
This includes AI-generated errors including plagiarism, copyright infringement, fabrications, or other kinds of research misconduct.
We will be testing AI capabilities to aid staff and reviewers to elevate the level and the rigor of the peer review process and to improve efficiencies in our processes.
Most importantly, all decisions regarding the suitability of an application for funding will be made by peer reviewers, and there will always be a “human in the loop” to yield final judgements and determine the suitability of an application for funding.
CPRIT RFA R-27.2-CPRA Catalyst Pilot Research Award (opens in a new tab)
However, CPRIT funds novel, original investigator-initiated ideas, and it is the investigator and the institution who are responsible for all content in an application.
Thus, while AI tools may be appropriate to assist with limited aspects of application preparation, the investigator and the institution remain responsible for the integrity of all AI generated content.
This includes AI-generated errors such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, fabrications, and other types of research misconduct.
We will be testing AI capabilities to aid staff and reviewers to elevate the level of review, enhance the rigor of the review process and improve efficiencies in our processes.
CPRIT RFA R-27.2-CTNA Clinical Trials Network Award (opens in a new tab)
However, CPRIT funds novel, original investigator-initiated ideas, and it is the investigator and the institution who are responsible for all content in an application.
Thus, while AI tools may be appropriate to assist with limited aspects of application preparation, the investigator and the institution remain responsible for the integrity of all AI generated content.
This includes AI-generated errors such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, fabrications, and other types of research misconduct.
We will be testing AI capabilities to aid staff and reviewers to elevate the level of review, enhance the rigor of the review process and improve efficiencies in our processes.
See Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas's 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.