Sloan Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation says it has no formal policy on applicants using generative AI. Its 2025 Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship call said using generative AI to prepare funding applications is permitted but that caution should be applied, and it pointed to UKRI's policy as useful guidance. Sloan's general grant proposal guidelines do not mention AI.
For applicants
- Using generative AI tools to prepare a funding application is permitted, but Sloan says caution should be applied. Sloan has no formal policy on applicant AI use and points to the UKRI policy on generative AI in applications and assessment as useful guidance (2025 Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship call).[1]
Sources
- [1]Call for submissions: Metascience and AI postdoctoral fellowship (updated 28 Feb 2025)
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, February 28, 2025
“Use of generative AI tools to prepare funding applications is permitted, however, caution should be applied. While the Sloan Foundation has no formal policy on the use of generative AI tools by applicants, the UKRI policy on the use of generative AI in application and assessment offers some useful guidance.”
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.