Agency for Science Technology and Research AI policy

For applicants

• Applicants may use generative AI responsibly to support application preparation, provided research integrity, accountability, and originality are preserved.[1]
• Applicants and PIs remain fully accountable for all submitted content.[1]
• Applicants must declare that they are fully responsible for the content of their applications. This is an accountability declaration, not a mandatory disclosure of AI use, unless the grantor requires disclosure.[1]

For reviewers

• Checks on applications may include AI detection tools and review for consistency, originality, and attribution.[1]

Sources

1. [1]

   Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Grant Applications

   Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), September 1, 2026

   “In general, applicants may use GenAI responsibly, provided that research integrity, accountability and originality are preserved.”

   “Applicants/Principal Investigators may use GenAI to support application preparation, provided that the use is responsible and the applicant remains fully accountable for all submitted content.”

   “Applicants/PIs must declare that they are fully responsible for the content of their applications. This is an accountability declaration, not a mandatory disclosure of GenAI use, unless the grantor requires disclosure.”

   “Checks may include AI detection tools and OICs review for consistency, originality, and attribution. Any adverse finding follows established review procedures.”