In a significant expansion of its AI for Science program, Anthropic has partnered with 20 scientific foundations, institutions, and research groups worldwide. This initiative, designed to accelerate scientific progress through the strategic use of artificial intelligence, provides free Claude credits to researchers engaged in high-impact scientific endeavors. Launched in May 2025, the program aims to democratize access to AI tools, facilitating deeper exploration and advancement in a variety of scientific fields.
The AI for Science program initially supported individual scientists, offering tools to generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze complex data efficiently. This year, the program broadened its scope to include partnerships with major scientific organizations, fostering collaborative research projects aimed at addressing some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. A notable collaboration with HHMI Janelia Research Campus led to the development of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), enabling safe AI operation of lab instruments. In addition, the Allen Institute is leveraging AI agents to rapidly analyze large-scale datasets, dramatically reducing the time required for data processing.
The program’s expansion incorporates a diverse array of scientific partners, including prominent organizations like the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Simons Foundation, and Schmidt Sciences. These entities are distributing Claude credits to ambitious researchers using AI for scientific research across disciplines such as AI, climate science, astrophysics, and biosciences. Notably, the US National Science Foundation, a $9 billion federal agency supporting 25% of basic research at US colleges and universities, is among the key partners.
Research institutions, crucial to driving scientific innovation, form part of the partnership network. These include the Space Telescope Science Institute, Wellcome Sanger Institute, and the Francis Crick Institute. These organizations are poised to use Claude credits to propel scientific discovery within their domains, utilizing advanced AI tools to operate NASA’s space telescopes, manage vast genomic datasets, and advance biomedical research.
The program also extends direct Claude credits to specific research initiatives tackling problems with considerable public impact. Among them are FlyWire at Princeton University, LEAP at Columbia University, and AstroPath at Johns Hopkins University. These projects highlight the integration of AI with various scientific disciplines, including neuroscience, climate science, and cancer research, aiming to produce open data and innovative tools for the global scientific community.
As these collaborations progress, Anthropic is committed to supporting and showcasing the transformative potential of AI in scientific research. The AI for Science program continues to expand, aspiring to partner with even more institutions globally to push the frontiers of knowledge and innovation.
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