Allowed with disclosure. The funder lets applicants use AI and requires or asks them to say where they used it.
What applicants may do
What the funder asks of applicants
- Applicants must clearly state if and where AI generated material in their proposals or application materials. They do this by appropriately referencing the AI-generated material. [1][2][3][4]
- The disclosure must fit within the application parameters set out in the guidelines for the relevant sections. [1][2][3][4]
- Applicants remain responsible for making sure the application is accurate and complete and that all sources are properly acknowledged and referenced. [1][2][3][4]
- AI-generated material covers content from large language models, machine learning models and algorithms, including text, images, audio, video and other media. Applicants should know that AI use may present information without proper recognition of authorship. [1][2][3][4]
- By applying to the Grant-in-Aid and the competition covered by page 3, applicants acknowledge that Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools to help prepare Scientific Officer notes. [1][3]
Rules for reviewers
- Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools at its discretion to help prepare Scientific Officer notes that summarize scientific review committee discussions. It says this is meant to improve efficiency and accuracy while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of peer review. [1][3]
- The pages give no rules on whether reviewers or committee members may use AI themselves. [1][2][3][4]
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
2027 Grant-in-Aid (opens in a new tab)
Heart & Stroke is now extending specific disclosure mechanisms related to the use of generative AI, where Applicants must clearly state if and where material has been generated by AI within their proposals and/or application materials.
Please note that non-generative AI tools like “Grammarly” or similar platforms that review and correct content for appearance, clarity or presentation do not require disclosure as AI-generated material.
This disclosure must fit within the application parameters set out in the Program Guidelines for the relevant sections.
By applying to this competition, Applicants acknowledge and confirm that Heart & Stroke, at its discretion, may utilize AI-based tools to support the preparation of Scientific Officer notes arising
2025/26 Cardiac Arrest Research Team Grants (opens in a new tab)
When submitting applications with AI-generated content, Applicants must disclose the use of AI by appropriately referencing the AI generated material.
In accordance with existing Heart & Stroke: Responsible Conduct of Research policies, Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their grant and award applications are accurate, complete, and that all sources are properly acknowledged and referenced.
Applicants should be aware that using AI may lead to presenting information without proper recognition of authorship.
Heart & Stroke competition guidelines (ni-competition-guidelines-en) (opens in a new tab)
In addition, Applicants acknowledge that Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools to support the preparation of Scientific Officer notes that summarize the scientific review committee discussions of applications.
The use of AI in this context is intended to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of Scientific Officer notes, while continuing to uphold the integrity and confidentiality of the peer review process.
AI-generated material includes content created using AI technologies such as large language models, machine learning models, and algorithms.
Heart & Stroke competition guidelines (wpa-phd-competition-guidelines) (opens in a new tab)
Heart & Stroke aims to provide clear guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) in grant and award applications to assure a consistent, transparent, and responsible approach for Applicants and reviewers.
This can encompass the use for the generation of text, images, audio, video, and other forms of media.
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.