Title:
Op. Gr.:CIHR-NSERC / Canada-France Call for Proposals on Artificial Intelligence
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2028
Description:
The objective of this joint funding opportunity with ANR is to support multi- and interdisciplinary research projects that address:
• Generative AI
• Security and safety of embedded AI
Multi- and interdisciplinary projects based on new methods and innovative concepts that incorporate both theoretical and practical approaches are strongly encouraged. These projects should span across the fields of natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and health while also addressing ethical considerations.
CIHR funding will be reserved for proposals related to the objectives above and relevant to one of the following research areas:
• Cancer
• Improving preparedness for and/or response to pandemics and infectious health emergencies through AI-based approaches to (a) surveillance, (b) predictive modeling and/or (c) genomic tools to help guide the development of interventions, including pathogen genomics and/or genomic characterization of host response.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q3-00063
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Additional Information:
Grant is co-funded with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Only CIHR amount is shown.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Hu, Pingzhao
Research Organization:
Western University (Ontario)
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.