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Eligibility Criteria for Student Research Participants

You must currently be an active doctoral student enrolled in either of Fielding Graduate University's Schools (School of Leadership Studies, or School of Psychology). You must not be on leave or have already earned your Fielding doctorate.


You must have an approved Concept Paper or Proposal


You must be willing to upload your approved Concept Paper or Proposal to the ChatGPT-based research instrument.


You must have used generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, or similar) in developing your approved Concept Paper or Proposal


You must have used generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, or similar) to perform at least one of the following activities in developing your approved Concept Paper or Proposal. Check all that apply.

  • Brainstorming topics, angles, or research questions
  • Summarizing or explaining sources, theories, or concepts
  • Outlining or structuring the paper
  • Drafting sections of text (e.g., problem statement, methodology)
  • Revising or improving existing text (clarity, tone, flow)
  • Getting feedback or critique on your argument
  • Grammar, formatting, or citation checks
  • Talking through ideas conversationally before or while writing
  • Other (please describe): ___________
  • None of the above