Anthropic opens 10,000 spots for researchers in new Claude initiative
Anthropic is expanding its support for the research community by offering 10,000 spots with free and discounted Claude subscriptions to researchers worldwide.
What happened?
On 27 August 2024, Anthropic announced a significant expansion of its efforts for the research community with the launch of a new Claude team plan for researchers. The programme opens 10,000 spots globally, where researchers gain access to free or heavily discounted Claude subscriptions for one year. Standard seats are offered at no cost, while premium seats with five times higher usage limits are available for 15 US dollars per month.
Key facts
| Antal platser | 10 000 platser |
|---|---|
| Pris standardplats | Gratis (0 USD/mån) |
| Pris premiumplats (5x limits) | 15 USD/månad |
| Programmets varaktighet | 1 år |
”Starting today, we are announcing a significant expansion of these efforts. We are opening 10,000 seats for scientists around the world to access Claude subscriptions for free and at discounted rates for one year through our new Claude team plan for scientists.”
Why it matters
The launch is designed to support scientific research as Claude models have become increasingly capable of performing advanced research tasks. By lowering the threshold for computational resources, Anthropic aims to make it easier for researchers to create verifiable results and accelerate scientific progress.
Who is affected?
The offer is aimed at researchers and academics worldwide working on scientific research. Developers and researchers gain access to increased computational capacity and tools to integrate AI into their workflows.
Impact on the EU
The Claude team plan for researchers is available globally, which includes researchers and academic institutions in EU countries. The programme is subject to Anthropic’s standard terms of service for the European market.
What else you should know
The initiative is part of Anthropic’s broader commitment to scientific applications, which also includes the launch of the Claude Science tool in June 2024. The company also continues to offer free AI credits to high-impact research projects through its AI for Science programme.
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