Depends on the program. The funder sets the rule in each program's guidelines, so check the program a PI is applying to.
What is off limits
- For Ph.D. program and graduate fellowship applications, applicants may not use generative AI to prepare any part of the intellectual content. Proofing grammar, spelling, and formatting with AI is acceptable. [1]
Rules for reviewers
American Museum of Natural History has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Ph.D. in Comparative Biology and Graduate Fellowships at ... (opens in a new tab)
Generative AI is not permitted for preparing any part of the intellectual content of your application submission, although its use is acceptable for proofing grammar, spelling, and formatting.
See American Museum of Natural History's 4 open programs
This is a reading of what the funder has published, and it is not legal advice. A solicitation can set its own rule, so read the funding announcement before a PI applies.