American Cancer Society AI policy
Disclosure requiredChecked November 9, 2026
In short
ACS allows AI tools in grant applications, but you are responsible for all content, including anything produced by an AI tool or large language model. ACS says you should credit any AI tool used to develop your application and cite sources where possible. You should follow your institution's AI rules, and your use cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity.
For applicants
- You are responsible for all content in your application, including any content generated by an AI tool or large language model.[1]
- You should credit any AI tool used in developing your application and cite the source of the content whenever possible.[1]
- You should follow any AI guidelines or regulations at your institution. Your use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the ACS grant policies.[1][2]
Sources
- [1]General Grant Application Instructions (Effective September 2026)
American Cancer Society, 2026-09
“An applicant is responsible for all content in their application, including any content generated using an AI tool or large language model. The applicant should appropriately credit an AI tool used in the development of their application and appropriately cite the source of the content whenever possible.”
“Applicants should follow any guidelines or regulations in place at their institution, and the use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the grant policies.”
- [2]Yosemite Award Instructions
American Cancer Society
“Applicants should follow any guidelines or regulations in place at their institution, and the use of AI tools cannot conflict with the ACS Guidelines for Research and Peer Review Integrity in the Grant Policies.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.