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

Role overview

Join a four-month, full-time fellowship focused on empirical research at the intersection of economics, public policy, and advanced AI. Fellows receive mentorship, research funding, and access to external infrastructure such as open-source models and public APIs, with the goal of producing a public research output such as a paper. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for a cohort expected to begin in January 2027, with limited flexibility around start dates.

Responsibilities

- Conduct a focused research project aligned with priorities in AI economics, policy, safety, or societal impact. - Develop and evaluate empirical methods, including experiments, surveys, or analyses of AI-related labor and economic questions. - Investigate topics such as automation and skill formation, economic impacts of AI, governance, or metrics that could signal changes in AI research and development. - Work with mentors to refine research questions, respond to feedback, and contribute to team priorities. - Communicate findings clearly, including null, unexpected, or inconclusive results. - Produce a public-facing research deliverable, such as a paper submission.

Requirements

- Fluency in Python programming. - Availability to work full time for the four-month program, or willingness to explain any constraints. - A strong track record of empirical research or evidence of quickly implementing and testing ideas. - Clear written and verbal communication skills. - Adaptability, collaboration, and comfort taking direction in a fast-moving research environment. - Work authorization in, and physical presence throughout the program in, the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada; independent authorization is required because visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits and work setup

- Direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers. - A weekly stipend of 3,850 USD, 2,310 GBP, or 4,300 CAD, with benefits varying by country. - Funding for compute of approximately 15,000 USD per month and other approved research expenses. - Remote participation is available for fellows located in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada, with shared workspace access available in San Francisco.