In short
The Helmholtz Association has set AI rules for Helmholtz Enterprise proposals (Field Study Fellowship and Spin-off program). Applicants must declare whether and how they used AI tools. AI must not be the sole or primary author of a proposal. Applicants are also strongly advised against commercial AI tools that send data to external servers.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Applicants to Helmholtz Enterprise must submit a transparent declaration stating whether and how AI tools were used to prepare the proposal. AI tools must not be the sole or primary author. [1]
- Applicants are strongly advised against commercial AI tools that send data to external servers. Such tools may lead to unintended disclosure of confidential proposal content. [1]
For reviewers
Helmholtz Association has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Application Annex (opens in a new tab)
The Helmholtz Association requires applicants to provide a transparent declaration on whether and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools were used in the preparation of this proposal for Helmholtz Enterprise (Field Study Fellowship and Spin-off program). AI tools must not be used as the sole or primary author of the proposal.
Applicants are strongly advised not to use commercial AI tools that send data to external servers, as this may lead to unintended disclosure of confidential proposal content.
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.