American Hand Therapy Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the Hand in Hand Research Grant, a joint grant from AOTF, ASHT, and AHTF run through AOTF, the AOTF policy applies: AI writing help is allowed, applicants are responsible for accuracy, and AI-generated text must be footnoted. Reviewers may not upload applications into AI systems.
For applicants
- For the Hand in Hand Research Grant (a joint AOTF, ASHT, and AHTF grant run through AOTF), AI tools may be used to assist with writing (such as spell-check and language suggestions), but applicants remain fully responsible for accuracy and citations, and any AI-generated text must be acknowledged in footnotes.[1]
For reviewers
- Hand in Hand reviewers are prohibited from uploading applications into any AI system because of confidentiality concerns.[1]
Sources
- [1]Hand in Hand Research Grant
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (not an official funder page)
“While AOTF does not prohibit the use of AI tools to assist in the writing of proposals (e.g., spell-check and language suggestions), applicants remain fully responsible for ensuring their proposals are factually accurate, clearly written, and appropriately cited. Any AI-generated text must be clearly acknowledged in the application using footnotes.”
“Reviewers are prohibited from uploading AOTF applications into any AI systems due to concerns with confidential and proprietary information. To ensure integrity and confidentiality are upheld, grant reviewers will be required to submit a confidentiality agreement form before starting the review process.”
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.