Wilson Ornithological Society AI policy

For applicants

• Generative AI tools may not be used to generate text for WOS research grant or travel/caregiver award applications.[1]
• Generative AI may be used to translate text written by the authors into English, but this use must be disclosed. WOS encourages having the text reviewed by someone with expertise in English scientific writing.[1]

For reviewers

• Committees handling applications and people reviewing WOS award or grant applications may not input any part of or material from the applications into generative AI tools.[1]

Sources

1. [1]

   Policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence within ...

   Wilson Ornithological Society, April 19, 2026

   “The use of generative AI tools is not permitted to generate text for travel/caregiver award or research grant applications. Generative AI tools may be used to translate text written by the authors into English, though this use must be disclosed, and we encourage the author to have the text reviewed by someone with expertise in English scientific writing.”

   “The committees responsible for handling applications and making decisions on applications are not allowed to input any part of the applications they are given to review into any generative AI tools. Those tasked with reviewing award or grant applications for the WOS are not allowed to input any material from those applications into generative AI tools during their review process.”