Issued2025-08-05

Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications

NoticeSector

Summary

Sets expectations for appropriate use of AI tools in NIH grant applications to preserve fairness and originality.

Healthcare Implications

Academic medical centers and investigators must adjust internal grant‑writing practices, disclosures, and oversight for AI tool use. Research offices should update policies to ensure originality and document acceptable AI assistance.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Developers & Vendors; Providers & Health Systems; Regulators & Government