In short
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) sets AI rules in its Advancing Innovative Research (T1D) RFA. It permits only limited, non-substantive AI help, such as grammar editing, formatting, and reference management. AI may not draft or edit any scientific section. Any AI use must be disclosed on institutional letterhead signed by the PI and Research Officer.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Under the Advancing Innovative Research RFA, ADA permits only limited, non-substantive AI assistance. Examples are grammar editing, formatting, reference management, and nonscientific boilerplate text. The PI must review and verify all outputs. [1]
- AI may not be used to draft, edit, or alter any scientific section. This covers specific aims, research strategy, hypotheses, methods, significance, innovation, data, figures, and analytical plans. These sections must reflect the applicant's original intellectual work. [1]
- Any AI use in developing proposal materials, whether text or images, requires a formal disclosure on institutional letterhead. The disclosure names the approved platform used, the sections where AI was applied, and the institution's AI policy. Both the PI and the Research Officer must sign it. [1]
For reviewers
American Diabetes Association has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Request for Applications: Advancing Innovative Research (opens in a new tab)
The ADA allows only limited, non-substantive AI assistance for grant applications, such as grammar editing, formatting, reference management, and preparation of nonscientific boilerplate text, provided all outputs are reviewed and verified by the Principal Investigator.
AI may not be used to draft, edit, or alter any scientific sections of the proposal - including specific aims, research strategy, hypotheses, methodologies, significance, innovation, data, figures, or analytical plans; which must reflect the applicant’s original intellectual work.
Any AI use in developing proposal materials, including text or images, requires a formal disclosure on institutional letterhead identifying the approved platform used, the specific sections where AI was applied, and the institution’s AI policy, signed by both the PI and Research Officer.
See American Diabetes Association's 2 open programs
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