Expanding our support for scientists
As Claude becomes increasingly capable at scientific research, we are focusing on building products and programs to support the research community. In June, we launched Claude Science, a product that integrates the tools that researchers most commonly use, produces auditable artifacts, and provides flexible access to computing resources. We have also continued to broaden our…
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Summary
Anthropic is expanding its support for scientists by offering 10,000 free Claude subscriptions for one year through its new team plan. Standard seats are free, and premium seats with higher usage limits cost $15 per month. The company is also broadening its AI for Science program beyond biological sciences to include other compute-heavy research fields. This initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by increasing scientists' access to Claude.
Why it matters
Why it matters: Anthropic is significantly boosting access to its Claude AI for researchers. This move directly targets the scientific community, offering free and discounted subscriptions and expanding grant-like credits beyond biology. It positions Claude as a tool for broad scientific advancement, potentially competing with other frontier labs offering specialized research tools. Key next steps include scaling the program beyond 10,000 seats and detailing the US government partnership for life sciences R&D. The announcement also touches on safety incidents and a new hardware standard preview, indicating a multi-faceted approach to AI development and deployment.
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Questions people ask
- Who qualifies for the free Claude team plan for scientists?
- Principal investigators or equivalent at academic or nonprofit research institutions qualify. Verified PIs can then add researchers from their lab to the plan.
- How can researchers get more credits for large projects?
- Labs exceeding their allotted credits and plan limits can apply to the AI for Science program for up to $50,000 in credits per project.
- Are there restrictions on using certain Claude models for research?
- Yes, researchers in biology and chemistry are limited to Opus-class models. Claude Fable models block professional biology and drug development queries due to dual-use risks.
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