Allowed with disclosure. The funder lets applicants use AI and requires or asks them to say where they used it.
What applicants may do
- Applicants may use AI tools to help write proposals, for example spell-check and language suggestions. AOTF does not prohibit this. [1]
What the funder asks of applicants
Rules for reviewers
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Hand in Hand Research Grant (opens in a new tab)
For Applicants: While AOTF does not prohibit the use of AI tools to assist in the writing of proposals (e.g., spell-check and language suggestions), applicants remain fully responsible for ensuring their proposals are factually accurate, clearly written, and appropriately cited.
Any AI-generated text must be clearly acknowledged in the application using footnotes.
For Reviewers: Reviewers are prohibited from uploading AOTF applications into any AI systems due to concerns with confidential and proprietary information.
To ensure integrity and confidentiality are upheld, grant reviewers will be required to submit a confidentiality agreement form before starting the review process.
See American Society of Hand Therapists's 2 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.