Funder AI policy

Can applicants use AI on an application to British Society of Soil Science?

Yes, with disclosure.

The Teaching Soil Science Grant Application Form allows AI tools and asks applicants to say whether they used them. If they did, they must briefly describe how, and confirm they reviewed and verified all content and that the work is their own. The pages give no guidance for reviewers, and no stated consequence for breaking the rule.

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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 assist in preparing the application, such as for proofreading, editing, structuring text or summarising notes. [1]

What the funder asks of applicants

  • Applicants must state on the form whether AI tools were used in preparing the application. [1]
  • If AI tools were used, applicants must briefly describe how, for example proofreading, editing, structuring text or summarising notes. [1]
  • Applicants who used AI tools must confirm they reviewed and verified all content and that the application reflects their own original work. [1]
  • Applicants must confirm that the application is their own work, with no plagiarised material, and that outside sources are acknowledged. [1]

If an applicant breaks the rule

  • The Society will not process an application if the applicant does not agree to the terms and conditions, which include the declaration. [1]

Rules for reviewers

British Society of Soil Science has published no rules for reviewers.

Where this comes from

The funder's own words, from its own pages.

  1. Teaching Soil Science Grant Application Form (opens in a new tab)

    British Society of Soil Science

    if you have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing this application, you have reviewed and verified all content, and the application reflects your own original work
    Please indicate whether AI tools were used in preparing this application:
    If yes, please briefly describe how AI tools were used (e.g. proofreading, editing, structuring text, or summarising notes)
    the application represents your own work, does not contain plagiarised material, and any external sources or contributions have been appropriately acknowledged
    Please note that if you do not agree to these terms we will not process your application.

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.

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