In short
The American Lung Association requires applicants to briefly describe any AI tools they used and the purpose of each as part of the submission. Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative help, such as grammar editing, formatting, or readability. AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Failure to disclose material AI use can lead to administrative withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding.
Requires disclosure. Applicants may use AI and must say where they used it.
For applicants
- Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance, such as grammar editing, formatting, or readability improvement. Applicants remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of all submitted material. [1][2]
- AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submitting an application certifies that the proposal reflects the applicant's own scientific ideas and that all information provided is accurate to the best of the applicant's knowledge. [1][3]
- Applicants must give a brief description of any AI tools used and the purpose for which they were used as part of the application submission process. [1]
- Failure to disclose material use of AI tools, or to adhere to research integrity standards, may result in administrative withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding. [1]
For reviewers
American Lung Association has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
American Lung Association Award Terms and Conditions 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab)
Applicants must provide a brief description of any AI tools used and the purpose for which they were used as part of the application submission process. Failure to disclose material use of AI tools or to adhere to research integrity standards may result in administrative withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding.
Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance (e.g., grammar editing, formatting, or readability improvement). However, applicants remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of all submitted material.
AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submission of an application constitutes certification that the proposal reflects the applicant’s own scientific ideas and that all information provided is accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
Innovation Award 2026-2027 RFP and Application Guide (opens in a new tab)
Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance (e.g., grammar editing, formatting, or readability improvement). However, applicants remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of all submitted material.
Lung Cancer Discovery Award 2026-2027 RFP and Application Guide (opens in a new tab)
AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submission of an application constitutes certification that the proposal reflects the applicant’s own scientific ideas and that all information provided is accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
See American Lung Association's 1 open program
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