Formas AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
Formas sets applicant rules per call. The Explore 2026 call asks applicants to describe which AI tools they used, where in the application, and for what purpose, except for basic spelling or grammar checks. Formas reviewers are currently not allowed to use AI tools to assist in reviewing applications.
For applicants
- In the Explore 2026 call, applicants must describe which AI tools they used, where in the application, and for what purpose. AI used only for basic spelling or grammar checks does not need to be described.[1]
For reviewers
Sources
- [1]Explore – Innovative research for the environment ...
Formas, April 21, 2026
“Describe which AI tools you have used for this application, where in the application they were used, and for what purpose. You do not need to describe the use of AI solely for basic spelling or grammar checks.”
- [2]The application assessment process
Formas
“Our reviewers are currently not allowed to use AI tools to assist in the review of applications. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, there is a significant risk that uploaded information could be disseminated further.”
- [3]Explore – Formas' open call for research projects
Formas, January 18, 2024
“In this call, Formas will test two AI tools to support the clustering of applications into review panels for the call. The AI tools make use of semantic analysis to identify similarities across applications based on their content.”
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.