In short
ACS permits AI tools in grant applications. Applicants are responsible for everything in an application, including content produced by an AI tool or large language model. Applicants should credit any AI tool used in developing the application and cite the source of the content where possible. They should follow AI rules at their institution. Their use of AI cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity.
Requires disclosure. Applicants may use AI and must say where they used it.
For applicants
- Applicants are responsible for all content in their applications, including content generated by an AI tool or large language model. [1]
- Applicants should credit any AI tool used in developing the application and cite the source of the content whenever possible. [1]
- Applicants should follow any AI guidelines or regulations at their institution. Their use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the ACS grant policies. [1][2]
For reviewers
American Cancer Society has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
General Grant Application Instructions (Effective September 2026) (opens in a new tab)
An applicant is responsible for all content in their application, including any content generated using an AI tool or large language model. The applicant should appropriately credit an AI tool used in the development of their application and appropriately cite the source of the content whenever possible.
Applicants should follow any guidelines or regulations in place at their institution, and the use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the grant policies.
Yosemite Award Instructions (opens in a new tab)
Applicants should follow any guidelines or regulations in place at their institution, and the use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the Grant Policies.
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This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.