FAQs
Is this internship open to undergraduate students?
No, this internship is specifically for PhD candidates currently enrolled in a Computer Science or related STEM field.
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship typically lasts for 12 weeks.
Do the candidates need to submit references?
Yes, candidates are required to submit a minimum of two reference letters along with their application.
Is there an opportunity for publications during the internship?
Yes, Research Interns are encouraged to contribute to research that may lead to publications, especially if they have previous publications in related fields.
What are the required qualifications for applicants?
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field and have at least 1 year of research experience related to robot learning.
Are applicants expected to be on-site for the internship?
Yes, Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of the internship.
What is the pay range for this internship?
The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 - $12,880 per month, with higher ranges available for specific work locations in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.
What kind of research areas will the intern be involved in?
The intern will be engaged in research at the intersection of decision-making (like imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and planning) and large multimodal models to enhance robot learning in semi- and weakly structured environments.
Is there a preference for specific qualifications?
Yes, preferred qualifications include at least 1 publication on robot learning in a top-tier AI/ML or robotics venue and at least 1 robot learning-focused project that is open-sourced on GitHub.
Can you provide information about benefits or compensation for internships?
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. More information can be found on the Microsoft Careers website.