Doris Duke Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The Doris Duke Foundation has no foundation-wide rule on using AI in grant applications. One call sets its own rule. The Artists Make Technology Lab (run with Mozilla Foundation) lets applicants use AI to brainstorm, clarify language or translate, but not to write full responses, and asks applicants to declare any AI use. Check each call's RFP.
For applicants
- Artists Make Technology Lab: you may use AI tools to help brainstorm ideas, clarify language, or translate. Everything you submit must reflect your own original work, ideas, and voice, and AI should only play a supporting role, not generate full responses.[1]
- Artists Make Technology Lab: applications that look heavily or entirely AI-generated may get further review, and you will be asked to declare your use of AI tools in the application.[1]
Sources
- [1]Artists Make Technology Lab: Request for Proposals (United States)
Doris Duke Foundation and Mozilla Foundation, January 7, 2026
“The Artists Make Technology Lab team recognizes that applicants may use tools such as AI to help brainstorm ideas, clarify language, or assist with translation.”
“However, all submitted content must ultimately reflect your own original work, ideas, and voice. The use of AI or translation tools should be limited to supportive functions — not to generate full responses or replace your personal input.”
“Applications that appear to be heavily or entirely AI-generated, or that do not demonstrate authentic, individual engagement with the application questions, may be subject to further review. You will be asked to declare the use of AI tools during the application 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.