Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment. The Microsoft Research Computational Social Science (CSS) group is widely recognized as a leading center of computational social science research, drawing on computational techniques to answer questions in the social sciences. Recently, our group has been focused on designing and understanding the impact of AI-based tools at both the individual and societal levels. At the individual level we conduct research on AI-augmented human cognition and decision-making, including research on how intelligent systems can enhance education. At the societal level, our work explores the economics of agentic markets, where AI agents represent both consumers and businesses. Additional areas of interest are: innovating ways to make data, models, and algorithms easier for people to understand; improving polling and forecasting; advancing crowdsourcing methods; understanding the market (and impact) for news and advertising.

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.