Use of Generative AI for research

Guidelines on using generative AI in research

In response to the prevalence of generative AI tools and related concerns, GPS has developed comprehensive guidelines for graduate students at McGill University. These guidelines offer clear guidance for students on how and when generative AI tools (for example, ChatGPT) can be used in graduate studies and research. These guidelines are research-focused, not course-based.

The guidelines can be found here.

Students with questions on using generative AI for research are encouraged to discuss this topic with their supervisors and graduate program directors.

GenAI Research Statement and Disclosure Guidelines for Theses

As of May 1^st, 2026, GPS is making available guidelines on the recommended inclusion of a statement and disclosure framework for GenAI use in master’s and doctoral theses. The guidelines can be found here:

GenAI Research Statement and Disclosure Guidelines for Theses

Other McGill resources on generative AI

• Recommendations presented by the AI Working Group of the APC Subcommittee on Teaching and Learning (STL) in June 2023
• Using generative AI in teaching and learning
• McGill Library Guide for Artificial Intelligence
• Using AI tools for research (McGill Library)
• The McGill AI website (IT Services)