AI for Science Program
Anthropic's AI for Science Program offers free API credits to researchers using AI for high-impact work in biology, life sciences, and related fields to accelerate scientific discovery.
Funder: Anthropic
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (final application deadline) | August 3, 2026 (next monthly review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in free API credits per project; some calls (Claude Science) may offer up to $30,000 credits.
Summary: Provides free API credits to researchers leveraging AI for high-impact scientific research, with a focus on biology and life sciences.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed monthly; final deadline for current cycle is July 15, 2026.
Description
Anthropic's AI for Science Program aims to accelerate scientific discovery by providing free API credits to researchers working on projects where advanced AI can drive meaningful progress. The program is particularly focused on fields such as biology, life sciences, biomedical research, genetic data analysis, drug discovery, and agricultural productivity. Selected researchers gain access to Anthropic’s Claude models and, for some calls, the Claude Science workbench, enabling them to analyze complex data, automate scientific workflows, and generate reproducible research outputs.
The initiative is designed to support nonprofit and academic research teams whose work has the potential for broad scientific or societal impact, aligning with Anthropic’s mission to apply AI for the benefit of humanity.
