Applications are now open for the 2026 Claude Corps AI Fellowship for early-career professionals who are passionate about using artificial intelligence to create positive impact in communities across the United States.
The Claude Corps AI Fellowship offers selected participants an annual salary of $85,000, along with AI training, mentorship, professional development support, and access to Claude AI tools and resources throughout the fellowship period.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: United States of America (USA)
- Reward: $85,000 Annual Salary | Claude AI Skills & Tokens | Mentorship & Professional Guidance
- No Essay Required
- Deadline: July 17, 2026
Fellowship Details
The Claude Corps Fellowship is a nationwide initiative designed for individuals at the beginning of their careers who are committed to expanding the positive impact of artificial intelligence across communities in the United States. The programme is a collaborative effort involving Anthropic and its nonprofit partners, aimed at helping participants gain practical AI experience while supporting mission-driven organizations.
Anthropic will provide funding, strategic oversight, and expertise in the use of Claude AI, while CodePath, one of the largest providers of computer science education in America and a nonprofit partner of Anthropic, will serve as the official employer of record and coordinate fellowship programming. Through this fellowship, 1,000 participants will receive specialized training on effectively using Claude AI, be placed with nonprofit organizations across the country, and work full-time in person for one year to help advance the goals of their assigned host organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Claude Corps AI Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be in the early stages of their career with less than two years of full-time work experience
- Demonstrate a strong interest in extending the benefits of AI to communities across America
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Be comfortable using Claude AI tools
- Be willing to relocate if required for placement (relocation support will be provided where necessary)
- Submit an application before the stated deadline
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Claude Corps AI Fellowship will receive:
- A full-time annual salary of $85,000
- Employee benefits package
- Intensive training on applying Claude AI within nonprofit organizations
- Five hours of weekly professional and technical training after placement
- Access to an extensive Claude AI token budget
- Mentorship from CodePath professionals
- Technical office-hour support from Anthropic experts
- Career development and professional guidance from host organization managers
- Hands-on experience working with leading nonprofit organizations
Partner Host Organizations
Selected fellows may be placed with organizations including:
- Braven (Chicago, Illinois)
- Code the Dream (Durham, North Carolina)
- Heartland Forward (Bentonville, Arkansas)
- Montgomery County Food Bank (Conroe, Texas)
- Team Red, White & Blue (Floyds Knobs, Indiana)
- Reef Environmental Education Foundation (Key Largo, Florida)
- SoundOff (San Antonio, Texas)
- StriveTogether (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- YMCA of Greater Charlotte (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants should prepare:
- Updated Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal and professional information
- Employment eligibility documentation (if requested)
- Any additional information required during the online application process
How to Apply
To apply for the Claude Corps AI Fellowship:
- Visit the official Claude Corps Fellowship application webpage
- Proceed to the online application portal
- Complete the application form and submit all required information
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Wait for further communication from the fellowship organizers
Applications for the first cohort are open until July 17, 2026, with successful fellows beginning the programme in October 2026.
Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for additional cohorts scheduled to begin in January 2027 and August 2027.
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