In short
The only AI rules Grand Challenges Canada has published apply to one funding opportunity, Nexa Lighthouse (Climate x Health Innovation: Asia and the Pacific). Applicants to that call may use generative AI to help prepare proposals. They are expected to propose original ideas and are responsible for accurate, properly referenced content. The Nexa Lighthouse partners may also use AI tools to help process and evaluate applications.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- The Nexa Lighthouse partners say generative AI may help applicants prepare proposals. Examples given are assisting non-native English and French speakers, simplifying complex ideas, and refining the text to be submitted. [1]
- The partners expect applicants and their affiliated institutions to propose original ideas. Applicants and institutions are responsible for ensuring that the information in an application is true, accurate, and complete. Where relevant, sources must be acknowledged and referenced. [1]
For reviewers
- Applicants are advised that the Nexa Lighthouse partners, or their agents, partners, or funders, may use AI tools to help process, analyze, or evaluate applications submitted to this funding opportunity. [1]
Sources
Climate x Health Innovation: Asia and the Pacific (opens in a new tab)
The Nexa Lighthouse partners recognize that generative artificial intelligence (AI) may be a helpful tool for applicants in the preparation of funding proposals, including to assist nonnative English and French speakers, to simplify complex ideas, and to otherwise refine the information to be submitted.
It is, however, the Nexa Lighthouse partners’ expectation that applicants and their affiliated institutions propose original ideas. It is also the responsibility of these applicants and institutions to ensure that information included in their applications is true, accurate, and complete, and that, where relevant, sources are appropriately acknowledged and referenced.
Applicants are advised that the Nexa Lighthouse partners, or their agents, partners or funders, may use AI tools to assist in the processing, analysis, or evaluation of applications submitted in response to this Funding Opportunity.
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.