Jacobs Foundation AI policy

For applicants

• Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship (a partnership with CIFAR): CIFAR's general applicant policy says applicants may use generative AI to develop their applications but must fully verify and take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of all AI-generated content. The call does not say whether this policy applies to the fellowship.[1][2]

For reviewers

• Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship (a partnership with CIFAR): CIFAR's general reviewer policy strictly prohibits using publicly available online tools to evaluate applications, to protect privacy and original ideas. The call does not say whether this policy applies to the fellowship.[1][3]

Sources

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   2027-29 Call for Applications: Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship

   Jacobs Foundation

   “The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2027-2029 Call for Applications for the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship, a partnership between the Jacobs Foundation and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).”

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   Use of Generative AI by Applicants

   CIFAR

   “Applicants may use generative AI in developing their applications, but you must fully verify and take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of all content generated by AI.”

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   Use of Generative AI in the Review of Applications - Reviewers

   CIFAR

   “CIFAR strictly prohibits the use of publicly available online tools for evaluating applications for privacy considerations, to safeguard original ideas, and to ensure appropriately informed decision-making.”