In short
The 2026 Progress of Ideas Grant (Mason Gaffney Digital Collection) limits AI and translation tools to supportive functions. Applicants should not use them to generate full responses or to replace their own input. Applications that look heavily AI-generated may receive further review. The application asks whether and how applicants used AI.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the 2026 Progress of Ideas Grant (Mason Gaffney Digital Collection RFP), applicants should limit AI or translation tools to supportive functions. The tools should not generate full responses or replace the applicant's personal input. [1]
- An application may receive further review if it appears heavily or entirely AI-generated. The same applies if it does not show authentic, individual engagement with the application questions. [1]
- The application asks applicants whether they used AI tools and how they used them. [1]
For reviewers
Progress and Poverty Institute has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
2026 Progress of Ideas Grant Application Mason Gaffney ... (opens in a new tab)
The use of AI or translation tools should be limited to supportive functions - not to generate full responses or replace your personal input. Applications that appear to be heavily or entirely AI-generated, or that do not demonstrate authentic, individual engagement with the application questions, may be subject to further review. Our application will ask whether and how you used AI tools.
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