In short
The Beckman Foundation allows AI tools as supplementary resources for the Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship. Applicants decide whether to use them and are expected to use them ethically and responsibly. Any AI use must be described in a brief statement submitted with the references. Reviewers may not upload application materials into an AI tool. The Foundation does not use AI to screen or evaluate applications.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- The Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship permits AI tools as supplementary resources. Applicants decide whether to use them. The Foundation expects ethical and responsible use. [1]
- Applicants who use AI tools to produce any part of the application, or to help with writing, must include a brief statement describing that use with the references. [1]
For reviewers
Sources
2027 Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation supports the use of AI tools as supplementary resources. However, while their use in your application is at your discretion, we expect that you will use these AI tools in an ethical and responsible manner.
If AI tools are used in producing any part of your application or in assisting with the writing process, a brief statement describing this use must be included with the references.
In order to protect your information from AI algorithms during the review process, the Foundation’s reviewers are NOT allowed to use or upload your materials into an AI tool. In addition, the Foundation does not use AI tools for screening or evaluating applications.
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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.