Use of generative AI

WWTF emphasizes the importance of human responsibility for the content submitted at all stages of the application process. WWTF also recognizes that the use of genAI tools is pervasive and can facilitate proposal writing, for example in relation to improving written language. However, substantial use of genAI must be declared as such for the sake of transparency. This mainly concerns the "work programme", which contains critical parts of scientific relevance, such as the formulation of hypotheses and the scientific project plan. “Substantial use” is defined in line with the European Commission’s definition: “[…] using generative AI as a basic author support tool is not a substantial use. However, interpreting data analysis, carrying out a literature review, identifying research gaps, formulating research aims, developing hypotheses, etc. could have a substantial impact.” (EC 2025) Images depicting real-world scenarios produced by generative AI must be declared.