Anthropic AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
Anthropic's research grant and API credit programs (Economic Futures, AI for Science) publish no rule on applicants' AI use. The Anthropic Fellows Program is applied for through Anthropic's hiring site, which points applicants to its candidate AI guidance: create your first draft yourself, then use Claude to refine it, and complete take-home assessments without Claude unless Anthropic indicates otherwise.
For applicants
- Anthropic Fellows Program: the application page links to Anthropic's policy on candidates' AI use in its application process.[1]
- Under that policy, Anthropic asks you to create your first draft yourself, then use Claude to refine it. It lists using Claude to create experiences, such as having it write your answers to the application questions, as not allowed.[2]
- Complete take-home assessments without Claude unless Anthropic indicates otherwise.[2]
Sources
- [1]Anthropic Fellows Program, AI Safety & Security (application page)
Anthropic
“Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.”
- [2]How to collaborate with Claude during our hiring process (Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage)
Anthropic, July 10, 2025
“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.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.