Munster Technological University's Graduate Research School publishes guidance on generative AI in research theses. It requires prior agreement with your supervisor and a declaration of use in the thesis. Here is what it says (checked October 2026).
See how Esmond worksThe guidance states that "GenAI may support the writing process but must not replace the researcher's intellectual contribution." Uses are subject to prior supervisory agreement, and you include a declaration of use in your thesis.
This guidance is written for research theses. For taught modules and undergraduate projects, check your module information and ask your lecturer.
The guidance lists uses that are permitted "subject to prior supervisory agreement and full transparency": language editing (grammar, spelling, clarity), translation of text you wrote, readability without new content or a changed argument, formatting, and research workflow support such as coding support, literature organisation and brainstorming, "with all substantive development undertaken by the student."
It adds that "There is no quantitative limit on GenAI use; acceptability is determined by how GenAI is used, not how often." You remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, interpretation and conclusions of your thesis.
Where you used GenAI for permitted purposes, you include a clear declaration in the thesis, for example in the front matter next to your declaration of originality. You do not have to quantify the use, but the declaration must describe its nature and purpose. Keep a record of substantive use, such as prompts and outputs, in case it is needed during supervision or examination. The guidance notes that transparent declaration of permitted use "does not disadvantage the student".
Esmond evaluates; it does not write. You upload your own draft and get comments in the margin plus a report that shows where your argument, method or use of sources is weaker, and why. It does not write or rewrite your text: it points to the weak spot and gives a direction for revising it. Where a comment includes an example, it illustrates a principle; the sentence you submit is one you write yourself.
MTU has no connection with Esmond and has not endorsed it. Be straight with yourself: Esmond works with language models, so using it is a form of AI use. Rules on AI differ per university, programme, module and assignment. Check your module or programme handbook before you upload, and if it is unclear, ask your supervisor or module coordinator and declare the use if your institution asks you to.
This page summarises what the institution publishes, with links to the source. It is not legal advice and not a ruling on your assignment: what your programme, module or supervisor sets always comes first.
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