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Eligibility Criteria for

Student Research Participants

You must currently be an active doctoral student, in your 2nd term of your 1st year or later, 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 a paper ~20-25 pages in length, not including references. Paper can be from a KA course, Comps, Concept Paper, or Proposal.


You must be willing to upload your paper to the ChatGPT-based research instrument (it's a paid account so nothing uploaded will be used for training purposes).


You must have used generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, or similar) in developing your paper, for example:


  • 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