In short
The Jacobs Foundation has published no AI policy of its own. The Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship is run in partnership with CIFAR. CIFAR's published policy allows applicants to use generative AI if they fully verify all AI-generated content and take responsibility for it. The same policy bans public online tools for evaluating applications. The fellowship call does not say whether these policies apply to it. Applicants and reviewers should check with the program.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship (a partnership with CIFAR): CIFAR's general applicant policy allows applicants to use generative AI when developing their applications. Applicants must fully verify all AI-generated content and take responsibility for its accuracy, completeness, and relevance. The call does not say whether this policy applies to the fellowship. [1][2]
For reviewers
- Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship (a partnership with CIFAR): CIFAR's general reviewer policy strictly bans the use of publicly available online tools to evaluate applications. The stated reasons are privacy, protection of original ideas, and appropriately informed decision-making. The call does not say whether this policy applies to the fellowship. [1][3]
Sources
2027-29 Call for Applications: Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2027-2029 Call for Applications for the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship, a partnership between the Jacobs Foundation and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).
Use of Generative AI by Applicants (opens in a new tab)
Applicants may use generative AI in developing their applications, but you must fully verify and take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of all content generated by AI.
Use of Generative AI in the Review of Applications - Reviewers (opens in a new tab)
CIFAR strictly prohibits the use of publicly available online tools for evaluating applications for privacy considerations, to safeguard original ideas, and to ensure appropriately informed decision-making.
See Jacobs Foundation's programs
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.