Funder AI policy

Can applicants use AI on an application to Smithsonian Institution?

It depends on the program.

The only AI guidance comes from the 2026 SOLAA Application Guide for the Latino Museum Futures Internship at the National Museum of the American Latino. It says applications should not rely on AI to generate answers or create portfolio materials. It sets no disclosure rule and does not say how applications that rely on AI are handled. The pages give no guidance for reviewers and no Smithsonian-wide policy, so advise PIs to check other programs separately.

www.si.edu (opens in a new tab)Checked against the funder's site

Depends on the program. The funder sets the rule in each program's guidelines, so check the program a PI is applying to.

What the funder asks of applicants

  • The program prefers personal reflection and demonstrated skills over academic jargon and perfect writing. Applicants should write their own answers in that spirit. [1]

What is off limits

  • Applicants should not rely on AI to generate answers or create portfolio materials for the Latino Museum Futures Internship. [1]

Rules for reviewers

Smithsonian Institution has published no rules for reviewers.

Where this comes from

The funder's own words, from its own pages.

  1. Latino Museum Futures Internship 2026 SOLAA Application Guide (opens in a new tab)

    Smithsonian Institution

    A note on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Please note that we prefer personal reflection and demonstrated skills over academic jargon and perfect writing skills.
    Applications should not rely on AI to generate answers or create portfolio materials.

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This is a reading of what the funder has published, and it is not legal advice. A solicitation can set its own rule, so read the funding announcement before a PI applies.

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