Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and public policy at a remarkable pace, and Anthropic is inviting emerging researchers to help examine its wider effects through a fully funded fellowship programme launching in 2026.
- Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and public policy at a remarkable pace, and Anthropic is inviting emerging researchers to help...
- The initiative offers participants the opportunity to conduct advanced research at the intersection of AI, economics and public policy while...
- Selected fellows will work closely with experienced researchers and policy specialists, gaining access to guidance from professionals actively engaged in...
- Fellows will also have opportunities to collaborate with peers and engage in broader discussions about the future of AI governance.
Keep reading for the full breakdown on AI Fellowship — everything you need to know is covered below.
The initiative offers participants the opportunity to conduct advanced research at the intersection of AI, economics and public policy while receiving financial support and expert mentorship.
Fellowship Targets Future AI Policy Leaders
The 2026 Economics & Policy Fellows Programme forms part of Anthropic’s broader effort to support research into the societal implications of advanced artificial intelligence. The programme seeks talented individuals interested in exploring how AI influences labour markets, economic growth, governance and public decision making.
Selected fellows will work closely with experienced researchers and policy specialists, gaining access to guidance from professionals actively engaged in AI governance and economic research. The fellowship also aims to strengthen the evidence base that policymakers and institutions rely on when addressing emerging technological challenges.
Anthropic, known for developing advanced AI systems, has increasingly expanded its support for independent research initiatives focused on AI safety, governance and public benefit. The fellowship reflects growing international interest in ensuring that technological progress is matched by informed policy development.
Funding, Mentorship and Research Support
Participants accepted into the programme will receive financial backing to pursue their research projects, alongside direct mentorship from experts within Anthropic’s research network. Fellows will also have opportunities to collaborate with peers and engage in broader discussions about the future of AI governance.
According to programme information, the fellowship is intended to support ambitious research that can contribute to public understanding of artificial intelligence and its economic consequences. Researchers will be encouraged to produce work that can inform both academic debate and practical policymaking.
The initiative builds on Anthropic’s wider fellows programme, which has previously supported researchers and engineers working on AI safety, technical development, and governance-related projects.
Global Opportunity for Emerging Researchers
The programme is open to applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who demonstrate strong research potential and a clear interest in AI policy and economics. Anthropic is particularly interested in individuals capable of producing rigorous analysis that can help governments, organisations and communities respond to rapid technological change.
As governments worldwide grapple with questions surrounding AI regulation, employment impacts and economic transformation, initiatives such as the Economics & Policy Fellows Programme are creating pathways for a new generation of researchers to contribute to evidence-based policymaking. For aspiring scholars seeking hands-on experience in one of the world’s fastest-evolving fields, the 2026 fellowship offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with some of the most pressing questions facing society today.
Interested persons should click here to apply.