In short
The pages state an AI rule for one program only: the Simons Collaborations in Ecology and Evolution 2027 Request for Applications. Applicants must say whether generative AI was used and how, at both the vision statement (LOI) stage and the full proposal stage. The pages give no guidance for reviewers and no funder-wide AI policy.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the Simons Collaborations in Ecology and Evolution 2027 call, the vision statement (LOI) must indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used. [1]
- For the same call, the full proposal must also indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop the proposal. [1]
- The pages do not ban AI or limit how much of an application AI may write for this call. They also give no AI rule for other Simons Foundation programs. [1]
For reviewers
Simons Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop your proposal.
Indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop the proposal.
See Simons Foundation's 12 open 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.