In short
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has no formal policy on applicants using generative AI. The 2025 Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship call permits generative AI for preparing funding applications and advises caution. It names the UKRI policy as useful guidance. The foundation's general grant proposal guidelines do not mention AI.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- The 2025 Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship call permits applicants to use generative AI tools when preparing a funding application. It advises that caution should be applied. Sloan has no formal policy on applicant use of these tools. The call points to the UKRI policy on the use of generative AI in application and assessment as useful guidance. [1]
For reviewers
Sloan Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Use of generative AI tools to prepare funding applications is permitted, however, caution should be applied. While the Sloan Foundation has no formal policy on the use of generative AI tools by applicants, the UKRI policy on the use of generative AI in application and assessment offers some useful guidance.
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.