In short
Wellcome allows applicants to use generative AI tools when preparing a grant application. Any substantive use must be reported on the application form. Minimal use, such as translation, improving English, or formatting, does not have to be disclosed. Expert reviewers and advisory committee members must not enter confidential applications into generative AI tools.
Requires disclosure. Applicants may use AI and must say where they used it.
For applicants
- Applicants for Wellcome funding may use generative AI tools to prepare an application. They must report any substantive use of generative AI on the application form. [1]
- Applicants do not have to disclose minimal use of generative AI tools on the form. Examples are translating an application from another language into English, improving the standard of English, formatting, and reducing word count. [1]
For reviewers
- Expert reviewers and advisory committee members must not enter Wellcome's confidential grant applications into generative AI tools. Doing so breaches the confidentiality agreement that they accept. They may use generative AI tools only for side tasks that do not involve entering those applications. [1]
Sources
Use of generative AI - Funding Policy - Wellcome (opens in a new tab)
Applicants for Wellcome funding can use generative AI tools when preparing a grant application but must tell us about any substantive use of generative AI on their application form.
Applicants are not required to disclose any minimal use of generative AI tools on their application form. Examples of minimal use include: translating applications from other languages to English improving the standard of English formatting or reducing word count
Expert reviewers and advisory committee members must not input our confidential grant applications into generative AI tools. Doing this breaches the confidentiality agreement that expert reviewers and advisory committee members agree to. Reviewers may only use generative AI tools for side tasks if they do not input our confidential grant applications.
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.