Ethical, Responsible and Transparent Use of AI in Research Support and Grant Proposal Development

This CIVIS Staff Week will foster exchange among administrative, research-support, and grant-office staff, together with interested researchers, on the ethical, responsible, and transparent use of AI tools in supporting research and academic activities. Through presentations, institutional case studies, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, participants will share experiences, explore opportunities and challenges, and discuss practical approaches to AI-enabled research support, grant proposal development, research integrity, transparency, and data protection. The program will promote peer learning, strengthen collaboration across CIVIS institutions, and support the co-development of recommendations for responsible AI use in research support services.

Participants will be able to identify ethical and practical challenges associated with AI use in research support and grant development, evaluate AI tools critically and identify which tools to prioritize in light of those challenges, apply principles of transparency and data protection, and co-develop institutionally relevant guidelines for responsible AI use

A three-day programme combining expert presentations, institutional case studies, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking activities. The event will provide a platform for administrative, research-support and grant-office staff, together with interested researchers, to exchange experiences and good practices on the ethical, responsible and transparent use of AI tools in supporting research and academic activities. Participants will discuss institutional approaches and practical experiences, explore issues related to research integrity, transparency, accountability and data protection, and engage in collaborative activities aimed at developing practical recommendations for responsible AI use. The programme will promote peer learning, strengthen collaboration across CIVIS institutions, and identify opportunities for future cooperation and knowledge sharing within the alliance.

No specific requirements. The activity is open to all target groups indicated above.

To be confirmed