Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
AI Policy at a Glance
Follows UKRI's disclosure-based AI policy. Applicants must declare AI use and retain full responsibility for content. BBSRC covers biosciences and biotechnology.
Text
Using AI to write or edit grant narrative, aims, or descriptions
No explicit AI policy published. Contact the editorial office before submitting AI-assisted content.
Images
Using AI to generate or modify figures, diagrams, or illustrations in the application
No explicit AI policy published. Contact the editorial office before submitting AI-assisted content.
Data
Using AI to assist with data analysis, code, or computational methods in the grant
No explicit AI policy published. Contact the editorial office before submitting AI-assisted content.
Detailed Policy Findings
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Disclosure Guidance
Most AI policies require disclosure of AI use in your submission.
Requirements (Where to Disclose)
Follows overarching UKRI guidance. Applicants must disclose AI tool use in application preparation and remain fully responsible for accuracy and integrity.
Additional Policy Details
Peer Review Restrictions
Peer reviewers must not share confidential application content with external AI tools.
Exemptions
No BBSRC-specific exemptions beyond UKRI guidance.
Enforcement
BBSRC follows UKRI's published AI policy. Funds biological and biotechnology research in the UK.
Source & Verification
Policy last updated
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Policy checked on
April 1, 2026
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