Institute of International Education AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
IIE sets AI rules by program. For the Artist Protection Fund, using AI tools such as ChatGPT to generate, draft, paraphrase, or substantially develop application materials is strongly discouraged and may count against the application. For the Medtronic Spark Scholarship, submitting AI-generated content without meaningful personal input, or misrepresenting your experiences using AI, is not acceptable.
For applicants
- For the Artist Protection Fund, using AI tools (including ChatGPT) to generate, draft, paraphrase, or substantially develop application materials is strongly discouraged, and signs of AI-generated content may negatively affect evaluation and selection.[1]
- For the Medtronic Spark Scholarship, submitting AI-generated content without meaningful personal input, or misrepresenting your experiences using AI tools, is not acceptable.[2]
Sources
- [1]Application Information
Institute of International Education
“The use of artificial intelligence tools (including but not limited to ChatGPT) to generate, draft, paraphrase, or substantially develop application materials or responses is strongly discouraged. Any indication that submitted content is AI-generated or materially assisted by AI may negatively affect the evaluation of the application and may be taken into consideration in selection decisions.”
- [2]Application - Medtronic Spark Scholarship
Institute of International Education
“Additionally, submitting AI-generated content without meaningful personal input or misrepresenting your experiences using AI tools is not acceptable. We value authenticity and transparency and expect all applicants to reflect their own voice and experiences in their submissions.”
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.