Canadian Standards Association Group: Preserving Human Skills and Agency in the Age of Intelligent Technologies
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) website for more information on the Explore Research Program.
Internal Contacts
Industry and Partnership Services (IPS): ips@cunet.carleton.ca
Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for proposals opens | September 30, 2026 |
| Submission of application to the CSA | December 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PCT) |
| Notice of award | March 2027 |
| Research start date | April 2027 |
Overview
This research initiative explores how Canadians can adapt to a future in which intelligent technology plays a more prominent role in daily life and decision making while preserving the skills, rights, autonomy and social conditions required for individuals and communities to thrive. As technological capabilities continue to expand, this initiative seeks to better understand their potential impacts and identify approaches that help preserve and strengthen human skills, expertise and decision making that are essential to Canadian society.
Value and Duration
Up to $150,000 CAD for a two-year project (maximum of $75,000 per year).
Eligibility
Principal investigator and co-applicants must be based at a Canadian publicly-funded academic institution, not-for-profit and/or public research organization.
Information Sessions
- Monday, October 19 at 3 p.m. (EDT) (register here)
- Thursday, October 22 at 12 p.m. (EDT) (register here)
Submitting Your Application
- Review the CSA Application Guide.
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to CSA through their online portal.