In short
Formas sets its AI rules for each call. In the Explore 2026 call, applicants must say which AI tools they used, where in the application they used them, and for what purpose. Use of AI only for basic spelling or grammar checks is exempt. Formas reviewers are currently not allowed to use AI tools to help review applications.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- In the Explore 2026 call, applicants must describe which AI tools they used, where in the application they used them, and for what purpose. AI used only for basic spelling or grammar checks does not need to be described. [1]
For reviewers
Sources
Explore – Innovative research for the environment ... (opens in a new tab)
Describe which AI tools you have used for this application, where in the application they were used, and for what purpose. You do not need to describe the use of AI solely for basic spelling or grammar checks.
The application assessment process (opens in a new tab)
Our reviewers are currently not allowed to use AI tools to assist in the review of applications. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, there is a significant risk that uploaded information could be disseminated further.
Explore – Formas' open call for research projects (opens in a new tab)
In this call, Formas will test two AI tools to support the clustering of applications into review panels for the call. The AI tools make use of semantic analysis to identify similarities across applications based on their content.
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