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External Researcher Access Program

External Researcher Access Program

Provides external researcher access to Anthropic systems for scientific collaboration.

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The External Researcher Access Program is a rolling, in-kind grant offered by Anthropic to lower the barrier to entry for researchers working on AI safety and alignment topics. Approved applicants receive $1,000 in Claude API credits allocated to a single Claude Console organization ID, with rare exceptions for higher amounts. The award covers access to standard Claude models through the API only;

Provides $1,000 in Claude API credits to researchers working on AI safety and alignment, with rolling monthly evaluation and no institutional affiliation requirement.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: support.claude.com