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Microsoft has opened applications for the Research Sciences Intern role at its Bangalore (Karnataka) location. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students and researchers passionate about AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, and Data Science to work with world-class researchers at Microsoft.
Microsoft Research Sciences Intern – Job Overview
- Company: Microsoft
- Job Role: Research Sciences Intern
- Job Number: 200013369
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Work Mode: Fully On-site
- Employment Type: Internship
- Role Type: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Less than 25%
- Date Posted: January 13, 2026
About the Internship
Microsoft Research (MSR) works with some of the best researchers in the world, driving innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Intelligence. This internship allows students to contribute to cutting-edge research while collaborating with researchers and product teams.
Interns will work in a nurturing and collaborative environment, focusing on both deep research and practical execution of AI-driven solutions.
All Microsoft Research internships are paid, and visa support is provided where applicable.
Research Areas Covered
Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge or interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
- Computer Vision
- Data Mining
- Machine Intelligence
- Optimization Algorithms
- Large-scale Data Processing & Modeling
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and improve performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets
- Conduct cutting-edge research in machine intelligence and ML applications
- Build and implement scalable AI system prototypes
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers from prototyping to production
- Develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems
- Present research findings and contribute to the research community
Eligibility Criteria
Required / Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field
OR
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field
OR
- Equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant research domain
- Experience publishing academic research papers
- Participation in top-tier conferences in related research fields
Internship Program Details
- Internships are available year-round
- Majority of roles begin during the summer internship period
- Interns are paired with experienced mentors
- Opportunity to collaborate with global research teams
Application Process
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- Position will be open for a minimum of 5 days
- Apply only through the official Microsoft Careers portal
Early application is highly recommended due to limited openings.
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