Grand Challenges Canada AI policy

For applicants

• In the Nexa Lighthouse call, the partners recognize that generative AI may be a helpful tool for preparing proposals, for example to assist non-native English and French speakers, simplify complex ideas, or refine text.[1]
• Nexa Lighthouse applicants and their institutions are expected to propose original ideas and are responsible for making sure the application is true, accurate, and complete, with sources acknowledged and referenced where relevant.[1]

For reviewers

• The Nexa Lighthouse partners, or their agents, partners, or funders, may use AI tools to help process, analyze, or evaluate applications submitted to this call.[1]

Sources

1. [1]

   Climate x Health Innovation: Asia and the Pacific

   Grand Challenges Canada / Nexa Lighthouse

   “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.”