In short
The Humboldt Foundation welcomes the use of AI as an aid, including in the application process. For now, it does not require applicants to identify their use of AI. In the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, reviewers are asked not to use generative AI tools when preparing their statements.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- Applicants may use AI as an aid in the application process. For the time being, the foundation does not require them to identify that use. [1]
For reviewers
- In the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, independent peer reviewers are asked not to use any generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude, when preparing their statements. The foundation also asks them to keep the same level of confidentiality towards those directly involved and towards third parties. [2]
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The use of generative AI in the Alexander ... (opens in a new tab)
In principle, the Humboldt Foundation welcomes the use of AI as an aid, also in the application process. For the time being, we do not require applicants to identify use.
Information for independent peer reviewers (opens in a new tab)
Please ensure that the same level of confidentiality is maintained both towards those directly involved and towards third parties and do not use any generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) in preparing your statement.
See Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's 3 open programs
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