Sen Chai, McGill University

Research

generative AI idea generation scientific process transformation of research process experimental methods qualitative methods

Latest funding

Generative AI in the Scientific Ideation Process
SSHRC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$41,095

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Generative AI in the Scientific Ideation Process

Principal investigatorSSHRC2025Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Chai, Sen

Keywords: generative AI; idea generation; scientific process; transformation of research process; experimental methods; qualitative methods

$41,095

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: generative AI Dear Professor Chai, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on generative ai connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Generative AI in the Scientific Ideation Process" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]