In short
The Energy Innovation Program guides for the Innovation Ecosystem Enablers call and the Clean Fuels call say generative AI may be used in applications for support purposes only. Applicants stay responsible for accuracy and citations. The pages state no disclosure rule for applicants and give no guidance for reviewers.
Limits AI. Applicants may use AI for some tasks, and the funder restricts how much of an application AI may write.
For applicants
- Generative AI may be used in preparing an application for the Program, for support purposes only. Examples are improving efficiency, assisting non-native English and French speakers, and streamlining the application writing process. [1][2]
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that information in the application is true, accurate and complete and that references are appropriately cited. [1][2]
- The pages do not require applicants to disclose AI use. [1][2]
For reviewers
Natural Resources Canada has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Innovation Ecosystem Enablers – Call for proposals applicant guide (opens in a new tab)
The Government of Canada’s official guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) recognizes that generative AI may be a valuable tool to applicants in the preparation of funding applications.
In accordance with this guidance, applicants are responsible for ensuring that information included in their applications is true, accurate and complete and that references are appropriately cited.
Generative AI in the development of an application for the Program should be used for support purposes only such as improving efficiency, assisting non-native English and French speakers, and streamlining the application writing process.
Clean Fuels call for proposals applicant guide (opens in a new tab)
The Government of Canada’s official guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) recognizes that generative AI may be a valuable tool to applicants in the preparation of funding applications.
In accordance with this guidance, applicants are responsible for ensuring that information included in their applications is true, accurate and complete and that references are appropriately cited.
Generative AI in the development of an application for the program should be used for support purposes only such as improving efficiency, assisting non-native English and French speakers, and streamlining the application writing process.
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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.