In short
ORAU administers the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). The program does not prohibit generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. It also does not prohibit professional human writers. Applicants must acknowledge content that is not their own creative product. Any proposal material not produced by the proposer must be cited. When AI is used, the citation gives the program name, version number, date and time, and a statement on how the AI was used. Missing citations for generative AI use may lead to denial of the application.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- The NPP does not prohibit generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Applicants must still acknowledge and cite any proposal material that is not their own product. [1]
- When applicants use AI, the citation gives the program name, version number, and date and time. It also includes a statement on how the AI was used. Missing citations may lead to denial of the application. [1]
For reviewers
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Application Process | NASA Postdoctoral Program (opens in a new tab)
NPP does not prohibit the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, or professional human writers. However, applicants must acknowledge content that is not their creative product. Thus, any material contained in proposals to NPP that is not the product of the proposer must be cited
if AI is used, the name of the program, version number, the date and time, and a statement on how the Generative AI was used. Failure to provide proper citations when Generative AI was used may result in the denial of your application.
See Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)'s 5 open programs
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