FAQs
What is the duration of the Research Intern position?
The internship lasts for 12 weeks.
What fields of study should applicants be enrolled in?
Applicants should be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field.
What kind of experience is required for this internship?
Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in NLP, computer vision, deep learning, or multimodal research, including hands-on deep learning experience.
Are there any specific software development skills required for the role?
Yes, proficiency in algorithmic problem solving and software development skills, particularly in Python or C/C++, is preferred.
What open-source tools should interns be familiar with?
Experience with open-source tools such as PyTorch is preferred.
Is a publication record in top-tier conferences or journals preferred?
Yes, having publications in top-tier conferences or journals in related fields such as ACL, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, EMNLP, NAACL, NIPS, ICML, ICLR, IJCV, or PAMI is preferred.
Are reference letters required for this position?
Yes, applicants are required to submit a minimum of two reference letters.
Is physical presence required during the internship?
Yes, Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
What is the salary range for the internship?
The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 - $12,880 per month, with higher ranges applicable to specific work locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, where the range is USD $8,480 - $13,920 per month.
Does Microsoft provide equal employment opportunities?
Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various characteristics protected by applicable local laws.