Allowed with limits. The funder lets applicants use AI for some tasks and restricts how much of an application it may write.
What is off limits
- Do not submit an application with AI assisted generated writing above the threshold of acceptable submission. The page does not say what the threshold is. [1]
If an applicant breaks the rule
- ESCRS screens applications for AI assisted generated writing. Flagged applications are queried and rejected if found to be above the threshold. [1]
Rules for reviewers
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Pioneer Research Award (opens in a new tab)
The applications will be screened for AI assisted generated writing and any flagged up will be queried and rejected if found to be above the threshold of acceptable submission.
This is to maintain fairness, transparency, and scientific integrity in award decision-making.
See European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons's 3 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.