In short
The Tinker Foundation accepts the use of AI tools to refine Institutional Grants applications, including for editing and translation. It discourages organizations from relying on AI to develop or describe project concepts. According to the foundation, the strongest applications reflect the organization's own experience, analysis, and understanding of the proposed work.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- Applicants to Institutional Grants may use AI tools to refine their applications, including for editing and translation. The foundation discourages relying on AI to develop or describe project concepts. [1]
For reviewers
Tinker Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Institutional Grants Apply Page - (opens in a new tab)
We recognize that many organizations find AI tools helpful for refining applications, including for editing and translation, and we are open to this type of use. However, we discourage organizations from relying on AI to develop or describe project concepts. Applications are strongest when they reflect the organization’s own experience, analysis, and understanding of the proposed work
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.