Does evaluating research sill need virtues in the age of ChatGPT?

In the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven research, the evaluation of scientific work must go beyond the assessment of results and consider the intellectual virtues of researchers. This article explores the role of intellectual virtues - such as open-mindedness, courage and conscientiousness - in ensuring ethical and epistemically sound research. Drawing on key philosophical perspectives, including those of Sosa, Zagzebski, and Pritchard, we argue that intellectual virtues remain essential even as AI tools, such as ChatGPT, reshape cognitive processes. While AI may reduce reliance on internal cognitive skills, it need not diminish intellectual virtues; rather, these virtues guide the responsible and reflective use of AI in research. We also propose a virtue-based framework for research evaluation that distinguishes between different researcher archetypes and emphasises the role of practical wisdom (phronesis) in dealing with ethical dilemmas. Ultimately, we argue that research evaluation in the AI era must prioritise intellectual virtues in order to maintain integrity, foster innovation, and ensure that AI tools serve as supportive tools rather than replacing human intellectual effort.