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PhD, MBA, and JD internships

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  • Early in profession MBA, PhD, and JD opportunities

    If you're pursuing an MBA, PhD, or JD and want to explore what it's like to work at Microsoft, look no further. We host MBA, PhD, and JD interns across our company. Our MBA, PhD, and JD interns are active, contributing members to our product, research, policy, and business operations communities whether you are conducting cutting-edge research, engineering a new product, or submitting patents to secure our IP. No matter what route you take—come work on meaningful, innovative projects that add to our company's success. 

  • Microsoft Early in Profession PhD product team internships

    Do you love research but maybe the lab isn’t for you? We have a variety of product teams to choose from that are working on real-world problems in computer science. Our PhD product engineering and data science teams have plenty of opportunities for you to explore.

     

    Whether you are interested in developing, prototyping, data mining, or applying your research in artificial intelligence – you’ll have a chance to experience a variety of products and technologies. You would collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, scientists, and more to work on something impactful and meaningful. Come apply your PhD skills in a product group and make a real difference in billions of people’s lives. 

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  • Microsoft Early in Profession PhD product team internships

    Do you love research but maybe the lab isn’t for you? We have a variety of product teams to choose from that are working on real-world problems in computer science. Our PhD product engineering and data science teams have plenty of opportunities for you to explore.

     

    Whether you are interested in developing, prototyping, data mining, or applying your research in artificial intelligence – you’ll have a chance to experience a variety of products and technologies. You would collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, scientists, and more to work on something impactful and meaningful. Come apply your PhD skills in a product group and make a real difference in billions of people’s lives. 

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  • Microsoft Research (MSR)

    Research interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns are given the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network.

     

    During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other interns and researchers where they will present findings and contribute to the community. Internships are available in all areas of research. In the application process, we’ll work with you to find the opportunity that best aligns with your interests. Internships are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer. All internships are paid. We’ll also help with visa applications where needed.

     

  • Microsoft Aspire MBA Track

    Microsoft Aspire MBA is designed to maximize the potential of approximately 200 MBA hires who join us from around the world every year. The two-year learning and development experience will help you discover and understand Microsoft, advance your leadership development skills, and build a powerful network.

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  • Microsoft Aspire MBA Track

    Microsoft Aspire MBA is designed to maximize the potential of approximately 200 MBA hires who join us from around the world every year. The two-year learning and development experience will help you discover and understand Microsoft, advance your leadership development skills, and build a powerful network.

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  • Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) internships

    Since 2005 Microsoft Legal and Corporate Affairs has offered a Legal Intern program, providing opportunities for rising second-year students to experience working in-house at Microsoft. After over a decade of success, we will be launching our 19th season hiring 10 Legal Interns, all first-year law students pursuing a J.D. from ABA accredited schools. The Interns will be recruited from schools across the U.S. and through several programs CELA is associated with.  

     

    The program's focus is building a network of goodwill ambassadors in the legal academic community and creating strong relationships with law schools.

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