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National Radio Astronomy Observatory AI policy

Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026

In short

NRAO's observing Call for Proposals says that, starting in semester 26A, proposers who use AI tools while preparing a proposal should tick the AI Usage checkbox on the proposal's General page in the Proposal Submission Tool.

For applicants

  • For NRAO observing proposals (from semester 26A), proposers who use AI tools during proposal preparation should select the checkbox in the "AI Usage" section on the proposal's "General" page in the Proposal Submission Tool.[1]

Sources

  1. [1]
    NRAO Call for Proposals: Semester 2027A — NRAO Science Site

    National Radio Astronomy Observatory

    “Starting in 26A, proposers that use AI tools during proposal preparation should select the checkbox under the "AI Usage" section on the proposal's "General" page in the Proposal Submission Tool.”

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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