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AI Research Grants is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH funds AI Research Grants for universities and research institutions, with a focus on supporting originality and creativity in biomedical research applications.
NIH promotes the safe and responsible use of AI in biomedical research through programs that support the development and use of algorithms and models for research, contribute to AI-ready datasets that accelerate discovery, and encourage multi-disciplinary partnerships that drive transparency, privacy, and equity.
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Apply Responsibly: Policy on AI Use in NIH Research Applications and Limiting Submissions per PI | Grants & Funding U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Apply Responsibly: Policy on AI Use in NIH Research Applications and Limiting Submissions per PI NIH has recently announced a new policy that will continue to support originality, creativity, and fairness in the research application process.
NIH has noticed that some Principal Investigators (PIs) have been submitting a large number of research applications that far exceed the numbers we traditionally expect and may have been prepared using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
While AI may be a helpful tool in preparing applications, the rapid submission of large numbers of research applications from a single PI may undermine the fairness and originality of the research application process and unfairly strain NIH’s application review processes.
As use of AI tools becomes more commonplace, it is important to remember that applicants may use AI in limited aspects to reduce administrative burden while preparing applications. However, applicants should be mindful of the concerns around research misconduct or lack of originality when using such tools. Remember , NIH peer reviewers are prohibited from using AI for their critiques.
To address these issues, the new policy is effective for the September 25, 2025, receipt date and beyond: Applications that are either substantially developed by AI or containing sections substantially developed by AI are not considered the original ideas of applicants and will not be considered by NIH.
NIH will also only accept up to six new, renewal, resubmission, or revision applications from an individual PD/PI (Program Director/Principal Investigator) or Multiple Principal Investigator for all council rounds in a calendar year. For more details on applicability, investigator roles, and impacted application types, please see these new FAQs .
Based on historical data, we expect this policy will impact a relatively small number of investigators. For example, in 2024 only 1. 3% of applicants submitted more than 6 applications.
We appreciate the research community’s continued interest in ensuring applications submitted to NIH remain representative of their original thought and creativity. This policy will allow NIH to continue to advance biomedical research and appropriately steward taxpayer dollars. Questions?
[email protected] Grants Policy and Compliance Why Does It Take Time After Advisory Council for NIH to Make a Funding Decision We recognize it is stressful for researchers when waiting on NIH’s funding decision for submitted applications. After going through initial peer review , NIH Institute, Center, or Office (ICO) Advisory Councils review applications and make recommendations for the Institute or Center director’s consideration.
Release of U.S. Government Policy for Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research On July 28, 2026, the Administration released the U.S. Government Policy for Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research , pursuant to Executive Order 14292 on "Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research.
” This new government-wide policy defines areas of life sciences research that pose the greatest risk to our nation's security, implements federal funding prohibitions, and establishes a framework for addressing risk and ensuring compliance. For technical issues E-mail OER Webmaster
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