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Microsoft Research (MSR) India carries out cutting-edge projects in topics like algorithms and theory, machine learning & artificial intelligence, systems & networking, human-computer interaction, technology for social good, among others shared here: Microsoft Research Lab – India – Microsoft Research<\/a>. Our efforts lead to significant scientific advances, technology that is in the hands of millions of users, and meaningful societal impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MSR India PhD Award aims to recognize outstanding graduate students in areas of interest to our lab. More broadly, this award seeks to foster the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-centric fields, thereby building a strong research community in India. Benefits for this award include a one-time unrestricted grant of \u20b910 lakhs, which can be used for augmenting stipends, in addition to covering conference travel, purchasing computing equipment, and other activities promoting academic and professional growth. Where appropriate, the awardee may be assigned a co-mentor from Microsoft Research India and presented opportunities for internships and collaborative projects with our lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on a rigorous review process, we are pleased to select the below students for the award. We wish the awardees well and look forward to the great work they will do as they make progress on their PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abhilash Nandy, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abhishek Rose, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashwin Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay<\/p>\n\n\n\n Neha Jawalkar, Indian Institute of Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prashant Kodali, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sai Srinivas Kancheti, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sruthi Gorantla, Indian Institute of Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tahir Javed, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vatsala Sharma, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zeel Patel, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar<\/p>\n\n\n\nAwardees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n