AI for Article writing: a soft toolbox (in collab. with CUSO)

Learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in scientific writing. This intensive two-day course provides researchers with practical skills to leverage AI tools for literature retrieval, manuscript preparation, and peer review.
This immersive two-day course introduces participants to the opportunities and challenges of AI-assisted scientific writing. Combining lectures, hands-on workshops, and group activities, the programme covers AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, research integrity, ethical considerations, and the responsible use of large language models in academic research. Participants will explore how tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Consensus, and AskYourPDF can support literature retrieval, summarization, manuscript drafting, editing, and reference management, while learning to identify common pitfalls such as hallucinations, bias, content standardization, and data privacy concerns. Advanced sessions focus on AI-assisted peer review, critical evaluation of AI-generated content, detection of fabricated information and images, and the limitations of AI-detection tools. By the end of the course, participants will have developed practical strategies for integrating AI into their research workflows while maintaining scientific rigor, transparency, and research integrity.
 

Registration 

Registration on the CUSO MPS activity page.

Do not forget to mention if your are a DSLS member when you register! 

20 spots available  (2 MCB / 8 StarOmics / 5 MPS / 3 E&E / 2 DSLS)

 

Reibursements

Reimbursement requests must be accompanied by the original travel tickets and receipts; otherwise, reimbursement cannot be processed.

  • If registered as a DSLS participant: For cuso courses organized in collaboration with the DSLS, participants registered through the DSLS are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses only. Reimbursement is calculated based on the cost of a standard SBB/CFF Half-Fare return ticket between Neuchâtel and the activity venue. Any additional travel costs are the responsibility of the participant. Accommodation, meals, and other expenses are not covered unless explicitly stated by the organizer. Lunch is covered only when specifically included in the event programme.
  • If registered as a CUSO participant: Travel expenses are reimbursed according to CUSO regulations and are calculated based on the cost of a standard SBB/CFF Half-Fare ticket (2nd class) between your home institution and the activity venue. Reimbursement requests must be submitted online through your MyCUSO account, following the procedure outlined on the CUSO website. For any questions regarding reimbursement, please contact the coordinator of the relevant CUSO programme.

 Cancellation policy

Late cancellations (after registration deadline) and no-shows may result in cancellation fees charged by the CUSO. To avoid fees, please cancel your registration before the registration deadline by sending an email to the organizers.