Anthropic has opened applications for its January cohort of the Anthropic Fellows Program in AI Safety and Security, offering aspiring researchers and engineers an opportunity to undertake intensive AI research with expert mentorship, financial support, and research funding. The four-month programme is designed to develop technical talent committed to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems.

The fellowship welcomes promising technical candidates, including those seeking to transition into empirical AI research. Participants will work on research projects aligned with Anthropic’s priorities, with the goal of producing public outputs such as academic papers and other research contributions.

Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company focused on developing AI systems that are safe, beneficial, understandable, and controllable. Its Fellows Program supports researchers and engineers through financial assistance, direct mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to important technical questions in AI safety and security.

Selected fellows receive several benefits designed to support full-time research over four months.

Key benefits include:

• Weekly stipends of US$3,850, £2,310, or CAD$4,300, depending on the participant’s country.
• Direct mentorship from experienced Anthropic researchers.
• Research computing funding of approximately US$15,000 per month, alongside funding for other approved research expenses.
• Access to shared workspaces in Berkeley, California, or London, United Kingdom.
• Opportunities to engage with the broader AI safety and security community.
• Potential pathways towards future research and engineering positions.

Applicants should have a strong technical background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or another relevant discipline. Candidates with complementary expertise in economics, social sciences, cybersecurity, or related research areas may also be suitable for specific workstreams.

All applicants must:

• Demonstrate fluency in Python programming.
• Be available for full-time participation.
• Have full-time work authorisation in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada.
• Be able to reside in their authorised country throughout the programme.
• Anthropic does not currently sponsor visas for fellows. Applicants must already have, or independently obtain, the necessary work authorisation.
• Applications and interviews are managed by Constellation, Anthropic’s recruiting and programme partner.

Application closes on 18 October 2026. Interested candidates should:

• Review the AI safety and security research areas to identify the most suitable track.
• Prepare an updated CV highlighting Python proficiency, technical projects, research experience, and relevant open-source contributions.
• Submit the required application through the official Constellation application form.
• Prepare for reference checks, technical assessments, interviews, and a research discussion.

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https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jobs/5183044008

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Paul Olayioye