Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the Presidents' Fund, applicants may use AI tools only for limited support such as spelling, grammar, readability, and formatting. AI must not be used to generate substantive content, draft or rewrite descriptions of the proposed work or impact, or produce text that is not the applicant's own.
For applicants
- For the Presidents' Fund, AI tools may be used only for limited, supportive purposes, such as checking spelling, grammar, or punctuation, improving clarity of content that is entirely your own, or formatting without changing meaning.[1]
- AI may not be used to generate application responses or substantive content, to draft, rewrite, or embellish descriptions of the proposed work, experience, or impact, or to produce summaries or statements that are not your own words and judgement.[1]
Sources
- [1]Presidents' Fund 2026
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
“Applicants may use AI tools only for limited, supportive purposes, such as: Checking spelling, grammar, or punctuation Improving clarity or readability where the content is entirely the applicant’s own Assisting with formatting or structure, without altering meaning Any permitted use must not change the substance, originality, or intent of the application.”
“The following uses of AI are not permitted: Generating application responses or substantive content Drafting, rewriting, or embellishing descriptions of the proposed work, experience, or impact Producing summaries, justifications, or statements that are not the applicant’s own words and judgement Creating content that the applicant cannot independently verify as accurate and original”
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.