Reviewer rules only. The funder has published rules for reviewers and none for applicants.
Rules for applicants
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has published no rules for applicants.
Rules for reviewers
- Reviewers may not upload, share or input any portion of a proposal or related confidential materials into an AI tool or platform. [1]
- Reviewers may not use AI tools to generate, draft or refine review comments or critiques. [1]
- Reviewers may not rely on AI-generated analyses or summaries to inform scoring, ranking or funding recommendations. [1]
- Reviewers may not use AI tools in any other way as part of the FFAR peer review process. [1]
- The policy prohibits use of natural language processors, large language models or other generative AI for reviewing, analyzing or formulating feedback on applications and proposals. Its stated aim is to protect confidentiality and the integrity of peer review. [1]
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Policy on Prohibiting Artificial Intelligence Tools in Peer Review (opens in a new tab)
upload, share or input any portion of a proposal or related confidential materials into an AI Tool or platform;
use AI Tools to generate, draft or refine review comments or critiques;
rely on AI-generated analyses or summaries to inform scoring, ranking or funding recommendations; or
use AI Tools in any other way as a part of the FFAR peer review process.
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.