Apply for Anthropic’s AI for Science rare disease research grants

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Anthropic launched a grant program offering up to $50,000 in Claude API credits over six months to researchers and biotech companies working on rare genetic disease research. The program has two tracks: one for basic science researchers partnering with organizations like the Monarch Initiative to discover disease mechanisms, and another for early-stage biotechs accelerating drug development. Applications are open through August 2, 2026, with the goal of building a community that uses AI to identify patterns across rare diseases and compress clinical development timelines.

Why it matters

Anthropic is sharing a focused call for AI for Science applications centered specifically on rare genetic diseases. Accepted applicants will receive up to $50,000 in Claude credits over six months, with the goal of building a community of researchers looking into how AI can reshape our understanding of rare disease.