Massage Therapy Foundation AI policy

For applicants

• Using AI tools without appropriate attribution is prohibited. Applicants must not present AI-generated content as their own original work.[1]
• Any permitted AI use, such as brainstorming, summarizing, or creating figures, must be fully disclosed in the application, including the tool, purpose, and extent of assistance. Failure to disclose may lead to disqualification.[2]
• AI content must never replace the applicant's own intellectual contributions, and submissions that are primarily AI generated will not be reviewed.[2]

For reviewers

• Submitted proposals are never entered into AI tools during review or application management.[1]

Sources

1. [1]

   Applicant Policy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine ...

   Massage Therapy Foundation, December 1, 2025

   “Submitted proposals are never entered into AI tools during the review or application management processes. Prohibited Use The use of AI tools without appropriate attribution is prohibited. Applicants must not present AI-generated content as their own original work.”

2. [2]

   Research Support Award Guidelines

   Massage Therapy Foundation

   “Any permitted AI use—such as for brainstorming, summarizing, or creating figures—must be fully disclosed in the application, including the tool used, purpose, and extent of assistance. Failure to disclose AI use may result in disqualification. AI content must never replace the applicant’s own intellectual contributions and submissions that are primarily AI generated will not be reviewed.”