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Job Profile: Research Fellow
- Degree Required: BE/BTech/BS/ME/MTech/MS
- Experience Required: Fresher
- Batch Eligible: Final year
- CTC: Up to 12 LPA
- Work Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad & Noida (Up to 50% work from home)
- Last Date: 31 January 2024
The Research Fellows (RF) Program at Microsoft Research India (MSRI) exposes bright, young minds in India to world-class research and state-of-the-art technology. It prepares students for careers in research, engineering, and entrepreneurship. MSR India boasts some of the finest researchers in computer science and technology, engaging Fellows in all aspects of the research lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
MSR Research Fellows Alumni:
- Joined top Ph.D. programs at universities like MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, CMU, IISc, etc.
- Started companies such as Everwell, Capillary, and Ola!
- Working at Microsoft (India and US) in development positions.
Microsoft Research Fellowship India Eligibility
Candidates need BS/BE/BTech or MS/ME/MTech in Computer Science or related fields, graduating by summer 2024. Assessment criteria include academic performance, smarts, development skills, and aptitude for research and software development. Microsoft values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment.
Microsoft Research Fellows Program 2024 India Role
Selected candidates spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India in various roles that demand diverse skill sets. RFs work on deep theoretical problems, AI advancements, new programming languages, rural fieldwork, hardware prototyping, database optimization, and software systems development, all aiming for academic, industry, and societal impact.
Microsoft Research Fellows Program 2024 Eligibility
- Fellows should align with Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization, promoting diverse and inclusive cultures.
- Final year B.Tech or M.Tech students require nominations from their institutes by the HOD of the Computer Science department.
- Students must be enrolled at an Indian university or institute, with a maximum of three nominations per institute, encouraging opportunities for underrepresented communities, particularly women in computing.
Microsoft Research Fellows Program 2024 Dates
- 11th December 2023: Applications open
- 31st January 2024: Deadline for university nominations and applications
- February – March 2024: Interviews commence
- April 2024: Offers extended to accepted candidates
- July 2024: Research Fellows start at MSR India
