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Find similar grantsCanadian CIFAR AI Safety Research Program is sponsored by Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). Supports Canadian and international researchers addressing foundational AI safety challenges, including alignment, robustness, and safe deployment, through multi-year funding.
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Canadian AI Safety Institute Research Program at CIFAR – CIFAR Canadian AI Safety Institute Research Program at CIFAR Canadian AI Safety Institute Research Program at CIFAR With deep expertise and a legacy of research leadership, Canada plays a vital role in advancing global understanding of AI risks.
The Canadian AI Safety Institute (CAISI) Research Program at CIFAR drives Canadian-led, multidisciplinary research to tackle both immediate and long-term safety challenges posed by advanced AI systems. By combining rapid-response projects with long-term collaboration, the CAISI Research Program at CIFAR fosters innovation, builds national research capacity, and develops practical tools for responsible AI development and deployment.
The CAISI Research Program at CIFAR is one component of the Canadian AI Safety Institute , launched by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. CAISI works with global partners to build a shared understanding of AI risks. The National Research Council of Canada supports this effort through a government-led research program focused on national priorities like cybersecurity and security.
CIFAR awards over $1M to support sociotechnical challenges in AI safety CIFAR commits $1M to global AI safety initiative A Year of Impact for AI Safety in Canada Building safer AI with advanced evaluation methods CIFAR launches new AI safety Networks to address synthetic evidence in the legal system and linguistic inequality Calls open for global AI alignment research initiative CIFAR announces first AI safety Catalyst Grants under new national program CAISI Research Program at CIFAR announces council membership Call for Expressions of Interest for Solution Networks in AI Safety announced CIFAR and the University of Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute are partnering on a special issue of the Canadian Public Policy journal on “AI Safety and Public Policy in Canada”.
Call for Proposals for Catalyst Grant Projects on AI Safety announced Nicolas Papernot and Catherine Régis appointed Co-Directors of the CAISI Research Program at CIFAR Announcement of launch of the Canadian AI Safety Institute AI Safety Research Projects Solution Networks in AI safety Solution Networks are collaborative opportunities for multidisciplinary teams led by a core group of up to six individuals who work together to develop approaches and applications (solutions) to current sociotechnical challenges and opportunities related to mitigating the risks of advanced AI systems.
Call for expressions for Solution Networks in AI Safety are now closed. AI Safety Catalyst Grants AI Safety Catalyst Grants are designed to support research projects advancing fundamental and applied research in AI safety.
Led by the UK AI Security Institute with support from international partners, including the Government of Canada through CIFAR, this global initiative funds critical research to ensure the safety and reliability of advanced AI systems and maintain their alignment with human values. CIFAR commits $1M to global AI safety initiative The CAISI Research Program at CIFAR is guided by a council of experts, led by two Co-Directors.
Co-Director, Canadian AI Safety Institute Research Program (CAISI) at CIFAR; Canada CIFAR AI Chair; Vector Institute Co-Director, Canadian AI Safety Institute Research Program (CAISI) at CIFAR; Canada CIFAR AI Chair; Mila The Council is comprised of research experts (members at large) and representatives from CIFAR and the National Research Council, drawing on extensive expertise at Canada’s three National AI Institutes: Mila in Montréal, Amii in Edmonton, and the Vector Institute in Toronto.
Director, AI Trust & Safety, Amii Assistant Professor, Faculty of Computer Science, University of British Columbia Chief Digital Research Officer and Science Officer, National Research Council Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Vector Institute Vice President, AI Engineering, Vector Institute Vice President, Policy, Safety and Global Affairs, Mila Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Mila Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Amii Executive Director, the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, CIFAR Have questions about the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy?
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a globally influential research organization proudly based in Canada. We mobilize the world’s most brilliant people across disciplines and at all career stages to advance transformative knowledge and solve humanity’s biggest problems, together.
We are supported by the governments of Canada, Alberta and Québec, as well as Canadian and international foundations, individuals, corporations and partner organizations. Charitable Registration Number: 11921 9251 RR0001 Stay up to date on news & ideas from CIFAR.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Canadian academic researchers, CIFAR AI Chair holders, international collaborators, researchers at Mila, Vector, or Amii. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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CIFAR and the Canadian AI Safety Institute fund Catalyst Project proposals addressing sociotechnical considerations in AI safety. The program supports interdisciplinary research in machine learning applications to science and society, with recent funded projects spanning misinformation combat, trustworthy language models, democratic alignment of AI systems, Indigenous AI governance, and real-world safety in autonomous systems. Designed to catalyze new research areas and collaborations at the intersection of social sciences, humanities, and AI safety.
CIFAR AI Catalyst Grants are designed to catalyze new research areas and collaborations in machine learning and its application. Recent award categories include combating misinformation and detecting foreign interference, trustworthy and interpretable large language models, real-world safety in AI systems including autonomous chemistry labs, machine learning fundamentals on transformers and reinforcement learning, and AI applications in healthcare imaging and fairness in algorithms. The program supports Canada CIFAR AI Chairs and researchers from Canadian institutions working on interdisciplinary AI projects.
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.
AWS Imagine Grant program - Momentum to Modernize Award is sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This award provides funding for transformational infrastructure projects, helping nonprofit organizations enhance their core mission operations with technology. This includes foundational technology projects, such as migrating servers to the cloud and modernizing new and existing applications.