Kidney Cancer Association AI policy

For applicants

• Language models and AI-assisted writing tools are permitted as a supplementary aid, but the core ideas, data, and primary content of the proposal must be the applicant's original work.[1]
• Any use of these technologies should be transparently declared in the application.[1]
• Applicants are responsible for verifying all AI-generated content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with ethical research standards.[1]
• The final submission should reflect the applicant's own perspective, with AI serving only in an ancillary role to improve clarity and coherence.[1]

Sources

1. [1]

   2025 KCA Award Guidelines

   Kidney Cancer Association

   “In the preparation of grant proposals, the use of Language Model (LM) and AI-assisted writing tools is permitted as a supplementary aid. However, applicants must ensure that the core ideas, data, and primary content of the proposal are their original work and accurately represent their research intentions. Any use of such technologies should be transparently declared in the application.”

   “Applicants are responsible for the verification of all AI-generated content to confirm its accuracy, relevance, and alignment with ethical research standards. The final submission should reflect the applicant's unique perspective and contribution to their field, with AI serving only in an ancillary capacity to enhance the clarity and coherence of the written material.”