In short
PCORI policies allow applicants to use AI tools when preparing letters of intent (LOIs) or full applications. Applicants who do so take on the risk themselves. Submitting materials to PCORI is a representation that they hold original ideas and content from the applicant team. AI use may introduce fabrication, falsification, plagiarism or other research misconduct concerns, and PCORI's Research Misconduct Policy covers any allegation. In its competitive funding review processes, PCORI prohibits putting confidential LOI or application information into technological tools such as generative AI.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- PCORI policies allow AI tools to help prepare an LOI or full application. Applicants who use them bear the risk. [1]
- Submitting application materials to PCORI represents that the materials hold original ideas and content proposed by the institution and its affiliated research team. [1]
- PCORI states that AI tools may introduce fabrication, falsification, plagiarism or other research misconduct concerns. Any allegation is handled under PCORI's Research Misconduct Policy. [1]
For reviewers
- PCORI prohibits sharing, uploading or providing confidential LOI and application information through technological tools such as generative AI. The prohibition applies to its competitive funding review processes and protects confidentiality. [1]
Sources
Although PCORI policies do not preclude the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the preparation of LOIs or full applications, applicants who choose to use AI tools do so at their own risk.
By submitting application materials to PCORI, applicants represent that their materials consist of original ideas and content proposed by the institution and their affiliated research team.
Use of AI tools may introduce fabrication, falsification, plagiarism or other concerns related to research misconduct.
To protect the confidentiality of LOI and application information, PCORI prohibits sharing, uploading or providing confidential information through the use of technological tools, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), in its competitive funding review processes.
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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.