Human Frontier Science Program AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
In its Research Grant guidelines, HFSP says generative AI should only be used to improve the readability and language of an application, not to create content, and asks applicants to disclose AI use. Research Grant reviewers are asked not to use AI tools, or AI-detection programs, in their assessments.
For applicants
For reviewers
- Research Grant reviewers are asked to refrain from using AI tools, or programs that detect AI use, in their assessment, and to note in their comments if they suspect AI was used to create the application rather than just improve readability or grammar.[2]
- HFSP's confidentiality guidance asks reviewers to refrain from using AI tools for their assessment.[3]
Sources
- [1]HFSP RESEARCH GRANTS
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
“Where authors use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, these technologies should only be used to improve readability and language of the application, not for creating content. Authors are requested to disclose their use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the application.”
- [2]hfsp research grants
Human Frontier Science Program Organization, April 1, 2027
“We ask you to refrain from using AI tools (or programs aimed to identify the use of AI) for your assessment. If you suspect that AI tools have been used to create the application (rather than just to improve the readability or grammar) please make a note in your comments.”
- [3]CONFIDENTIALITY and RESEARCH SECURITY
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
“refrain from using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for their assessment.”
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