In short
Anthropic's research grant and API credit programs, including Economic Futures and AI for Science, publish no rule on how applicants use AI. The Anthropic Fellows Program is applied for through Anthropic's hiring site. That site points applicants to its guidance on candidates' AI usage. The guidance says to write the first draft yourself and then use Claude to refine it. Take-home assessments are to be completed without Claude unless Anthropic indicates otherwise.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Anthropic Fellows Program: the application page links to Anthropic's guidance on candidates' AI usage, which sets out its policy for using AI in the application process. [1]
- The policy asks applicants to create their first draft themselves and then use Claude to refine it. It lists using Claude to create experiences as not allowed. Its example is asking Claude to write the answers to the application questions. [2]
- Applicants should complete take-home assessments without Claude unless Anthropic indicates otherwise. [2]
For reviewers
Anthropic has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Anthropic Fellows Program, AI Safety & Security (application page) (opens in a new tab)
Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
Please create your first draft yourself, then use Claude to refine it. We want to see your real experience, but Claude can polish how you communicate about your work.
Complete these without Claude unless we indicate otherwise. We’d like to assess your unique skills and strengths.
Using Claude to create experiences ❌ Not allowed Prompt: "Write my answers to the application questions for an AI safety researcher position at Anthropic."
During take-home assessments Complete these without Claude unless we indicate otherwise.
See Anthropic's 2 open programs
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.