As a doctoral researcher, you can use artificial intelligence to support your research and studies. You are personally responsible for using AI in accordance with the university’s AI policy.
If you use an AI application to assist with your thesis, you must declare in writing which application you used and how you used it. You must not produce your entire thesis using an AI application. Note: the use of AI is prohibited on some courses.
AI is a useful tool for developing your skills as a researcher. However, you are expected to demonstrate independent academic thinking both in written work and in oral situations, such as conferences and your doctoral defence.
Get to know the guidelines
Read the University of Eastern Finland’s AI policy:
- AI policy of the University of Eastern Finland (login required)
- Describing the use of AI in theses included in Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (login required)
Read the new national recommendation by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK:
TENK’s national AI recommendation provides the research community with guidance on identifying, assessing and managing the ethical questions and risks associated with the development, study and use of artificial intelligence.
Stay up to date
Guidelines and services related to AI are constantly evolving. Up-to-date guidelines as well as information about services and training are available on the intranet (login required).
If you are employed by the University of Eastern Finland, you must complete the Responsible Use of AI training (login required)