Allowed with disclosure. The funder lets applicants use AI and requires or asks them to say where they used it.
What applicants may do
- Applicants may use generative AI for efficiency and effectiveness, with human oversight and review. [1]
What the funder asks of applicants
- When AI is used to produce content for sharing with SOT leadership, volunteers, meeting attendees, or others in the SOT community, the AI use must be documented for the audience, for example with an attestation statement. [1]
- Attestations should also disclose other uses of generative AI when they apply. The sample statements are not an exhaustive list. [1]
- Acceptable uses of AI may differ within specific SOT programs, such as award and abstract submissions, applications and nominations. Check the rules of the specific program. [1]
What is off limits
- Applicants should not present content, data, or media generated exclusively by AI without human oversight and review. AI should not replace a person's creativity or judgement. [1]
- AI is not recommended for content meant to be unique to an individual, such as a personal statement in an awards application. [1]
Rules for reviewers
Society of Toxicology has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
SOT Guidance for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology (opens in a new tab)
SOT is supportive of using generative AI for efficiency and effectiveness, but the Society does not support the presentation of content, data, or other media generated exclusively from AI without human oversight and review.
When AI is used to produce content (written, oral, and other formats) for sharing with SOT leadership, volunteers, meeting attendees, or other individuals within the SOT community, the use of AI must be documented for the audience, with statements such as:
This list is not meant to be exhaustive, and attestations should be used to disclose other uses of generative AI when applicable.
Acceptable uses of AI may differ within specific SOT programs and initiatives (e.g., award and abstract submissions, applications, nominations).
AI is not recommended when creating content that is meant to be unique to an individual, such as a personal statement in an awards application.
See Society of Toxicology's 10 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.