In short
Eisenhower Fellowships bans generative AI/ChatGPT in writing the EF application, per the eligibility criteria for the 2026 Fall Innovative Entrepreneurs Program and the 2026 USA Program. An applicant suspected of using it will not advance. The pages give no guidance for reviewers.
Bans AI. Applicants may not use AI to write any part of an application.
For applicants
- Use of generative AI/ChatGPT in writing the EF application is prohibited. This appears in the criteria for both the 2026 Fall Innovative Entrepreneurs Program and the 2026 USA Program. [1]
- An applicant suspected of using generative AI/ChatGPT will not advance to the next stage of consideration for the fellowship. [1]
- All outside sources must be properly cited. [1]
For reviewers
Eisenhower Fellowships has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Please note that use of generative AI/ChatGPT in the writing of the EF application is prohibited.
All outside sources must be properly cited.
An applicant suspected of using generative AI/ChatGPT will not advance to the next stage of consideration for the fellowship.
See Eisenhower Fellowships's 1 open program
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.