Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada AI policy
Disclosure requiredChecked November 9, 2026
In short
Heart & Stroke requires applicants to clearly state if and where material in their proposals or application materials was generated by AI, and to reference that material appropriately. Non-generative tools like Grammarly that only correct appearance, clarity, or presentation do not need to be disclosed. Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools to help prepare Scientific Officer notes summarizing review committee discussions.
For applicants
- Applicants must clearly state if and where material in their proposals or application materials was generated by AI.[1]
- Applicants must disclose AI-generated content by appropriately referencing it, within the limits set in the Program Guidelines for the relevant sections.[1]
- Non-generative AI tools like Grammarly that review and correct content for appearance, clarity, or presentation do not require disclosure as AI-generated material.[1]
For reviewers
- Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools to support the preparation of Scientific Officer notes that summarize scientific review committee discussions of applications.[1]
Sources
- [1]Grant-in-Aid (GIA) - 2027 Competition Guidelines
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
“Heart & Stroke is now extending specific disclosure mechanisms related to the use of generative AI, where Applicants must clearly state if and where material has been generated by AI within their proposals and/or application materials.”
“When submitting applications with AI-generated content, Applicants must disclose the use of AI by appropriately referencing the AI generated material. This disclosure must fit within the application parameters set out in the Program Guidelines for the relevant sections.”
“Please note that non-generative AI tools like “Grammarly” or similar platforms that review and correct content for appearance, clarity or presentation do not require disclosure as AI-generated material.”
“In addition, Applicants acknowledge that Heart & Stroke may use AI-based tools to support the preparation of Scientific Officer notes that summarize the scientific review committee discussions of applications.”
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