Anthropic STEM Fellowship 2027: $100,000–$167,000 for Four Months

A full-time STEM fellowship from January to May 2027, paying US$100,000–$167,000 for four months. U.S. work authorization required. Apply by 28 October 2026.

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The Anthropic STEM Fellows Program invites experienced scientists and engineers to tackle research challenges with Claude.

Dates: 12 January–8 May 2027 · full-time
Compensation: US$100,000–$167,000 for the four-month fellowship, plus benefits
Location: San Francisco; U.S. remote arrangements considered in some circumstances
Deadline: 28 October 2026; closing time and time zone not stated

Who can apply?

A STEM PhD and several years of experience, such as postdoctoral or faculty work.
Practical experience using Claude and Claude Code.
U.S. work authorization for the programme. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Prior machine-learning experience is optional. Fellows must attend a one-week orientation in San Francisco and are engaged through an employer of record on fixed-term contracts.

What fellows do

Small research teams meet Anthropic researchers weekly, define open scientific problems, and build datasets, simulations and evaluations to investigate Claude’s capabilities and limitations.

How to apply

Complete the online application with your research background, project ideas, Claude Code experience and two references. Later stages typically involve a take-home exercise and research conversations. Offers are planned by 20 November.