About the role#
The Anthropic Fellows Program is a full-time research initiative designed to foster talent in AI safety, security, and engineering. Fellows receive funding and mentorship to conduct empirical research projects, with the primary goal of producing a public output such as a paper submission. This program spans multiple workstreams including AI Safety, AI Security, ML Systems and Performance, Reinforcement Learning, and Economics and Policy.
What you'll do#
- Conduct full-time research for a duration of 4 months.
- Participate in a project selection and mentor matching process to align with Anthropic research priorities.
- Collaborate with researchers and peers in shared workspaces.
- Engage with the broader AI safety and security research community.
- Utilize external infrastructure, such as open-source models and public APIs, to execute empirical projects.
What you'll need#
- Fluency in Python programming.
- A strong technical background in computer science, mathematics, or physics.
- Experience with empirical machine learning research projects.
- Ability to implement ideas quickly.
- Motivation to ensure AI is safe and beneficial for society.
- While not required for every candidate, experience in disciplines such as cybersecurity, economics, sociology, or human resources is valued depending on the specific workstream.
Location & details#
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: This role supports both on-site and remote work arrangements.
- Locations: The program is open to candidates in the United States, Canada, and California.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company. It focuses on the creation of reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company produces Claude, which is an AI assistant designed for tasks at various scales. Its research covers topics such as natural language, reinforcement learning, and code generation. The organization currently employs 5,423 people.
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