Walk the halls of Microsoft Research (MSR) labs and facilities, and you’ll find some of the world’s finest computer scientists, sociologists, psychologists, mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. We’re charged with a job that constantly evolves: advancing the state of the art in computer science. Given the freedom to pursue our passions, we look for gaps in current technologies and dedicate ourselves to filling them. As diverse as our research and accomplishments may be, we share the motivation to see our ideas and innovations tackle the world’s toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere.
We provide a rich research environment, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions worldwide. Most of our researchers hold Ph.D.s and have track records of published papers and participation on program committees, editorial boards, and advisory panels. And throughout our labs, you’ll find software engineers turning ideas into prototypes to transform our technology into Microsoft products. Top Ph.D. students and outstanding research-minded undergraduate and graduate students also intern with us, putting research and theory into practice while working with renowned researchers and networking with fellow Ph.D. students from around the world.
