Anthropic Fellows Program, The Anthropic Institute (Economics & Policy)

Anthropic Fellows Program overview: The program is designed to foster AI research and engineering talent by providing funding and mentorship to promising technical talent regardless of previous experience. Fellows primarily use external infrastructure such as open-source models and public APIs to work on projects aligned with Anthropic's research priorities, aiming to produce a public output like a paper submission. Multiple cohorts run each year with rolling application reviews. What to expect: — 4 months of full-time research — Direct mentorship from Anthropic researchers — Weekly stipend of 3,850 USD / 2,310 GBP / 4,300 CAD plus benefits varying by country — Funding for compute (~$15k/month) and other research expenses Interview process: Includes initial application and reference check, assessments and interviews, and a research discussion. Compensation: Expected base stipend is 3,850 USD / 2,310 GBP / 4,300 CAD per week for 40 hours per week over 4 months, with possible extension. The Anthropic Institute Fellows (Economics & Policy): Mentors and research areas include Economics (Maxim Massenkoff, Peter McCrory) and Policy, Security, and Society (Jack Clark, Marina Favaro, Jim Baker). Projects may include: — Designing and conducting empirical research on AI's economic effects using external data sources — Developing new methodological approaches for studying AI's impact on labor markets, future of work, and society — Analyzing offense–defense balance for AI-enabled cyber and bio capabilities as models scale — Measuring model performance increases with custom harnesses — Identifying market-driven mechanisms to improve societal resilience to AI threats — Identifying AI R&D metrics as early warning signals for recursive self-improvement Candidate criteria: — Interest in economics or policy research; prior experience is a plus but not required — Adaptable and collaborative, able to take direction and contribute to team priorities — Skilled at writing and communicating results, including null or unexpected findings — Passionate about translating research insights into actionable recommendations for AI systems and policy Good fit if: — Motivated to ensure AI is safe and beneficial for society — Interested in transitioning into AI research and possibly a full-time role at Anthropic — Strong track record of empirical research — Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments — Can implement ideas quickly and communicate clearly Requirements: — Fluent in Python programming — Available full-time for the Fellows program Logistics: — Must have work authorization and be located in the US, UK, or Canada during the program — Workspace available in San Francisco; remote fellows accepted in UK, US, or Canada — No visa sponsorship available; candidates must have or obtain full-time work authorization independently — Program duration is 4 months full-time; partial commitments considered case-by-case Additional notes: — The program encourages applications from underrepresented groups and those who may doubt their qualifications. — Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco offering competitive compensation, benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and office space for collaboration. — Candidates should be cautious of scams and only trust communications from @anthropic.com email addresses.