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Milken Institute AI policy

Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026

In short

For the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF) Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative RFP, which the Milken Institute hosts, ATF supports ethical and responsible use of AI tools, and applicants are accountable for anything AI developed or edited. Because applications are confidential, neither ATF nor Milken's SPARC will use AI to analyze submissions.

For applicants

  • In the ATF Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative RFP, ATF supports ethical and responsible AI use, but human authors are accountable for anything AI developed or edited, and applicants are expected to follow best practices in research and publishing ethics.[1]

For reviewers

  • Because all applications are confidential, neither ATF nor SPARC will use AI to analyze any submissions.[1]

Sources

  1. [1]
    Request for Proposals: Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative 2025-2026

    Milken Institute

    “ATF supports the ethical and responsible use of AI tools. The human authors who choose to use these tools are accountable for anything that AI has developed or edited. Applicants and awardees are expected to abide by best practices in research and publishing ethics and must address any questions pertaining to the accuracy or integrity of any of their work.”
    “As all applications are considered confidential, neither ATF nor SPARC will use AI to analyze any 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.

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