Anthropic Residency
Openby Anthropic
A paid, fixed-term research placement at Anthropic for people who have led ambitious technical work, such as professors, technical founders and staff-level engineers. No machine learning background needed.
Visit Program$350K–$500K/year equivalent (paid for the length of the placement)
Paid research placement — no investment involved
6 weeks, 3 months or 6 months
Rounds; flexible start dates
This round closes November 22, 2026
November 22, 2026
San Francisco preferred; remote possible, especially for shorter placements
No
Multiple Countries
11/3/2026
Summary
The Anthropic Residency is Anthropic's paid, fixed-term research program, with placements of six weeks, three months or six months. Residents work on problems set out by Anthropic researchers, doing empirical research alongside Anthropic's teams, and each is paired with an Anthropic mentor.
It is aimed at people who have led ambitious work in a technical field (for example professors in quantitative disciplines, technical founders and staff-level engineers) and who care about making AI safe and beneficial. Anthropic says a machine learning background is not required, and you don't need a PhD, prior ML experience or published papers.
Residents are paid $350,000 to $500,000 a year equivalent. Anthropic prefers residents to work from its San Francisco offices, but remote work is possible, especially for shorter placements. There are separate US and UK applications. Applications for this round close on November 22, 2026.
Program Edge
Short, well-paid research placements inside a frontier AI lab, with an Anthropic mentor.
- $350K–$500K/year equivalent pay
- Placements of 6 weeks, 3 months or 6 months
- Paired with an Anthropic mentor
- Work on problems set out by Anthropic researchers
- Flexible start dates
Best Fit
People who have led ambitious work in a technical field and want to help make AI safe and beneficial.
- Professors in quantitative disciplines
- Technical founders
- Staff-level engineers
- No PhD, prior ML experience or published papers required
How to apply
Apply through the US or UK application linked from the official page. San Francisco is preferred; remote is possible, especially for shorter placements. Applications for this round close November 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Anthropic provide?
Anthropic Residency provides $350K–$500K/year equivalent (paid for the length of the placement). Equity terms: Paid research placement — no investment involved.
When is the Anthropic application deadline?
The current deadline is November 22, 2026. Application cycle: this round closes November 22, 2026. Applications are currently open.
How long is Anthropic and where does it take place?
The program runs for 6 weeks, 3 months or 6 months. It is based in San Francisco preferred; remote possible, especially for shorter placements.
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