American Lung Association AI policy
In short
The American Lung Association requires you to briefly describe any AI tools you used and why as part of your submission. You may use AI-based tools for limited administrative help, such as grammar editing, formatting, or readability, but AI must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Failing to disclose material AI use can lead to withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding.
For applicants
- You may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance, such as grammar editing, formatting, or improving readability. You remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of everything you submit.[1][2]
- AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submitting an application certifies that the proposal reflects your own scientific ideas.[1][3]
- You must include a brief description of any AI tools you used and what you used them for as part of your submission.[1]
- Failing to disclose material AI use, or to follow research integrity standards, may lead to administrative withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding.[1]
Sources
- [1]American Lung Association Award Terms and Conditions 2026-2027
American Lung Association
“Applicants must provide a brief description of any AI tools used and the purpose for which they were used as part of the application submission process. Failure to disclose material use of AI tools or to adhere to research integrity standards may result in administrative withdrawal of the application, rescission of an award recommendation, or termination of funding.”
“Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance (e.g., grammar editing, formatting, or readability improvement). However, applicants remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of all submitted material.”
“AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submission of an application constitutes certification that the proposal reflects the applicant’s own scientific ideas and that all information provided is accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.”
- [2]Innovation Award 2026-2027 RFP and Application Guide
American Lung Association
“Applicants may use AI-based tools for limited administrative assistance (e.g., grammar editing, formatting, or readability improvement). However, applicants remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and scientific integrity of all submitted material.”
- [3]Lung Cancer Discovery Award 2026-2027 RFP and Application Guide
American Lung Association
“AI systems must not be used to generate falsified data, citations, images, or research results. Submission of an application constitutes certification that the proposal reflects the applicant’s own scientific ideas and that all information provided is accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.”
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