American Federation for Aging Research AI policy
Reviewer rules onlyChecked November 9, 2026
In short
AFAR has not published a rule on applicants using AI to write applications. Its 2027 letter of intent instructions for the Junior Faculty and Sagol Network GerOmic awards say AFAR may use AI-assisted software from outside providers to help process applications, that application materials are not used to train AI models, and that AFAR staff and reviewers make all eligibility and funding decisions.
For reviewers
- AFAR may use third-party providers, including AI-assisted software, for the administrative processing of applications. These providers are bound by confidentiality and application materials are not used to train AI models.[1][2]
- All eligibility and funding decisions are made by AFAR staff and reviewers.[1][2]
Sources
- [1]2027 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty: Letter of Intent Instructions (2027-Junior-Faculty-LOI-final.docx)
American Federation for Aging Research
“AFAR may use third-party service providers, including AI-assisted software, to support the administrative processing of applications. These providers are bound by confidentiality, application materials are not used to train AI models, and all eligibility and funding decisions are made by AFAR staff and reviewers.”
- [2]2027 Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty: Letter of Intent Instructions (2027-Sagol-LOI-final.docx)
American Federation for Aging Research
“AFAR may use third-party service providers, including AI-assisted software, to support the administrative processing of applications. These providers are bound by confidentiality, application materials are not used to train AI models, and all eligibility and funding decisions are made by AFAR staff and reviewers.”
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