In short
Pfizer has no grant-wide rule on AI use. Some 2026 Pfizer competitive grant RFPs require applicants to disclose whether they used AI tools to prepare the application. Examples are a US ALK-positive lung cancer education RFP and a US PTCL research RFP. These RFPs say that failure to disclose may lead to disqualification. Most other 2026 Pfizer RFPs reviewed have no AI clause, so applicants should check the specific RFP they are answering.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- In RFPs that include the clause, applicants must disclose whether AI tools were used to prepare the grant application. If they were, applicants should briefly identify the tools and describe how they were used, for example drafting, editing, summarization, or content creation. They should also explain how the AI-assisted output was reviewed and validated. [1][2]
- Using AI does not disqualify an application. Applicants remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and compliance of everything they submit. Failure to disclose AI use may lead to disqualification. [2]
For reviewers
Pfizer Inc. has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Applicants must disclose whether artificial intelligence (AI) tools were used in the preparation of their grant application. If AI tools were used, applicants should briefly identify the tool(s), describe how they were used
Use of AI tools does not disqualify an application; however, applicants remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and compliance of all submitted content. Failure to disclose the use of AI tools may result in disqualification of the application.
If AI tools were used, applicants should briefly identify the tool(s), describe how they were used (e.g., drafting, editing, summarization, content creation, etc.), and explain how AI-assisted outputs were reviewed and validated.
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.