AI credits for researchers
Credits and access for research projects and AI research. You apply with a project description; the program team decides.

AI for ScienceAnthropic · Direct API
Amount not publishedAPI credits
For researchers, especially in biology and life sciences
How hard to getHighNeeds a research institution; experts review applications
- Researchers
- Apply through the Anthropic form
Cohere Labs Catalyst GrantsCohere · Direct API
Amount not publishedAPI credits
For research and public-benefit projects
How hard to getHighNeeds a public-benefit or open science project
- Researchers
- Apply on the Cohere Labs site

AWS Cloud Credit for ResearchAWS · Cloud platform
Up to $5,000 for studentsNo cap for faculty and staff
For researchers and graduate students
How hard to getHighAn application describing a finite project, from an institution email
- Researchers, Students
- Apply on the AWS site

Google Cloud research creditsGoogle Cloud · Cloud platform
Up to $5,000Per application
For academic researchers
How hard to getHighAn application describing the research
- Researchers
- Apply on the Google Cloud site

OpenAI Researcher Access ProgramOpenAI · Direct API
Up to $1,000API credits for 12 months
For researchers of AI safety and impact
How hard to getHighAn application with a project, decisions once a quarter
- Researchers
- Apply on the OpenAI program site