{"id":214465,"date":"2022-05-10T01:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-academic-program&#038;p=214465"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:59:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T01:59:57","slug":"phd-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"msr-academic-program","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p>For eligible students at universities globally pursuing research aligned to Microsoft Research areas of focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Microsoft Research has paused our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">About <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. We currently offer PhD fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last two decades, the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship program has supported over 700 fellows around the world, many of whom have gone on to work at Microsoft. Others have gone on to perform pioneering research elsewhere within the technology industry or accept faculty appointments at leading universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regions\">Regions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See your region for details, instructions, and answers to common questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/asia-pacific\/\">Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/australia-new-zealand\/\">Australia & New Zealand <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/canada-us\/\">Canada & United States<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/europe\/\">Europe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/middle-east\/\">Middle East <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/africa\/\">Africa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/latin-america\/\">Latin America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and celebrate individuality. We invite and encourage candidates to come as they are and do what they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-microsoft-research-2022-global-phd-fellowship-recipients-were-announced-in-october-2022-meet-all-the-2022-phd-fellowship-recipients-on-our-2022-fellows-page-or-hear-about-what-this-opportunity-means-to-a-few-phd-fellows-from-around-the-globe-below\">The Microsoft Research 2022 Global PhD Fellowship recipients were announced in October 2022. Meet all the 2022 PhD Fellowship recipients on our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\">2022 Fellows<\/a>&#8221; page or hear about what this opportunity means to a few PhD fellows from around the globe below.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Research 2022 Global PhD Fellowship Recipients\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/T4Q-XwOOoJc?feature=oembed&rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asia-pacific\">Asia-Pacific<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of this fellowship, applicants must attend a university in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship program identifies the next generation of research leaders through a unique program that offers a combination of mentorship, research, networking, and academic opportunities to promising young candidates. Since its inception in 1999, the program has attracted over one thousand PhD candidates from top universities in the Asia-Pacific region, and 441 outstanding PhD students have been awarded the Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship honor. Fellows have gone on\u202fto become prominent researchers and influential individuals in academia and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellows earn more than a simple scholarship; they enjoy long-term close engagement with Microsoft Research Asia, one of the leading computer science research labs in the world.\u202fEach winner has the opportunity to complete an internship, during which they participate in hands-on, advanced research at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/lab\/microsoft-research-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Research Asia<\/a> in Beijing, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a>. <\/strong>You can find details below on the 2022 fellowship cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship Program offers some of the industry\u2019s most competitive incentives and rewards, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cash awards of $10,000 USD, which can be used to support research initiatives and academic endeavors including, but not limited to: attending international research conferences\/events, and subsidizing paper and patent application fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity for intensive and individualized mentorship programs with a dedicated senior researcher, to help facilitate the fellow\u2019s research until graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity to attend the Microsoft Research Asia Academic Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the discretion of Microsoft Research Asia, advisors of fellows might be invited to participate in collaborative research projects and academic exchange events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must attend a university in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan, and do research work that relates to computing topics in which Microsoft Research is concerned with (click on Research Areas at the top of the page for a full list).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the definition of the normative period of PhD programs of the applicant\u2019s university and region, the applicant must graduate in 2024 or later. The applicants and their advisors will be asked for supporting documents, if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship Committee has final determination of the interpretation of the above clauses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft has always been committed to the mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more and has actively promoted the extensive application of computer technology in various fields and in public welfare undertakings. With the progress of data acquisition, data processing, and artificial intelligence in recent years, computer technology is playing an increasingly important role in the research of basic science. The current problems and challenges faced by human society also require the urgent intersection and integration of basic scientific research and computer science. Based on the current trends and demand, the fellowship will continue to welcome applicants in the field of Computational Science in order to discover academic talents who are innovating computer theory and technology to promote the development of basic scientific research, and to support and encourage them to better carry out their potential research work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-computational-science-subject-areas\">Related Computational Science subject areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the <em>Our research<\/em> > <em>Other Sciences<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site to learn more about these research areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational Biology & Life Sciences\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fresearch%2Fcollaboration%2Fstudies-in-pandemic-preparedness%2Fprojects%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SGoniiFnbRLcw1fGvCmOjwwsK3TnjdZez%2FM2Ma1gfXk%3D&reserved=0\">Studies in Pandemic Preparedness: Projects &#8211; 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Li &#8211; 2021 &#8211; Advanced Theory and Simulations &#8211; Wiley Online Library<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facademic.oup.com%2Fbioinformatics%2Farticle-abstract%2F37%2F22%2F4075%2F6286957%3FredirectedFrom%3DPDF&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984861841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6iV5VwlOMx6WSyDBR14UbGDOvQUl4jPPg9cQ6YaXvXs%3D&reserved=0\">SAMF: a self-adaptive protein modeling framework | Bioinformatics | Oxford Academic (oup.com)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbmcbioinformatics.biomedcentral.com%2Farticles%2F10.1186%2Fs12859-021-04258-6&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984861841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hS03Bn3ZF09GsNP3bzdHtaGejXdIYbMZanp1xh50o48%3D&reserved=0\">Complementing sequence-derived features with structural information extracted from fragment libraries for protein structure prediction | BMC Bioinformatics | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational Physics\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fabs%2F2202.09340&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=887n3FLrLWAFk0XgMhPMtloex1CszuuWQ47T6TVq%2BJw%3D&reserved=0\">Learning Physics-Informed Neural Networks without Stacked Back-propagation (arxiv.org<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fabs%2F2202.03376&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HKrH1DsFhclAoi73Tus6GgXicY%2FM3z5I%2BnQuZ5s55uU%3D&reserved=0\">Message Passing Neural PDE Solvers (arxiv.org)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fabs%2F2202.07643&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T9tkiTQtVhPQ4eZuMAxC0V3piSLwfERHufBWonJkn1c%3D&reserved=0\">Lie Point Symmetry Data Augmentation for Neura l PDE Solvers (arxiv.org)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fresearch%2Fpublication%2Fsolving-quantum-many-body-problem-artificial-neural-networks%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W0%2FAHSmvG2q%2FmchB6jUy6ZX9Ickxm6uTWcYJb3Q3vx8%3D&reserved=0\">Solving the Quantum Many-Body Problem with Artificial Neural Networks &#8211; Microsoft Research<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational Sustainability\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7375937\/\">Deep learning for prediction of the air quality response to emission changes<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0169809521004750\">Mimicking atmospheric photochemical modeling with a deep neural network<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/gmd.copernicus.org\/articles\/14\/4641\/2021\/\">Exploring deep learning for air pollutant emission estimation<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational Chemistry and Material Science<ul><li>Microsoft\/Graphormer: Graphormer is a deep learning package that allows researchers and developers to train custom models for molecule modeling tasks. It aims to accelerate the research and application in AI for molecule science, such as material design, drug discovery, etc.<\/li><li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fabs%2F2110.06197&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QciVUH9MXeBxVjjmf84pzLqvmuDIrBjnHOihQ5Whq1s%3D&reserved=0\">Crystal Diffusion Variational Autoencoder for Periodic Material Generation (arxiv.org)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.science.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1126%2Fsciadv.abf7435&data=05%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7Cb4d90d5cb8f243a778b508da1d1e3e6f%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637854312984911808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6dFJYIzSc2%2Fuw0%2Ffm4SMni3TYoMKaGA0SvgIVX8Ud9k%3D&reserved=0\">Accelerated discovery of 3D printing materials using data-driven multi-objective optimization (science.org)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other computational science fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evaluation-criteria-of-computational-science-area-applicants\">Evaluation criteria of computational science area applicants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Computational Science area, The MSRA Fellowship program focuses on doctoral students who have promoted and expanded research work in the above fields through innovations in computer theory, algorithms, and systems and have made influential achievements. We also look at doctoral students who have made contributions to the development of computer technology by introducing the research methods, theories, and technologies of basic science into the computer science field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship application period closed on Wednesday, June 10, 2022 at 11:59 PM Beijing Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD students must apply directly for the scholarship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications must include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An application form<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/04\/MSRA_Fellowship_Application_Form-2022.docx\">download template here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Statement. This statement (of approximately 1,000 words) provides a summary of your research accomplishments and current work, and highlight your most outstanding contribution to the academia. It must discuss the future direction and potential of your work, especially your research plan for the next few years of PhD study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least two letters of reference from established researchers familiar with your research. Of these, one letter should come from your advisor. Scanned copies of the signed recommendation letters should be sent, by those recommending you, directly to <a href=\"mailto:fellowra@microsoft.com\">fellowra@microsoft.com<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications must be submitted via <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2022\">the online application tool <span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>in any of the following formats: Word document, text-only file, PDF or ZIP. Email or hard copy applications will not be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information in submitted applications. Therefore, applications should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research Asia cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive fellowship awards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-be-included-in-a-research-statement\">What should be included in a research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The research statement should provide a summary of your research accomplishments and current work and highlight your most outstanding contribution to the academia. Importantly, it should clearly discuss the future direction and potential of your work, especially your research plan for the next few years of PhD study. It should be technical but remain intelligible to any reviewer of the track (we have four general tracks, which you can find in the online application tool). Because your research statement may be read by a reviewer with same track but outside of your subdiscipline, it is important to keep the \u201cbig picture\u201d in mind. A strong research statement presents a readable, compelling, and realistic research agenda with clear potential results. Research statements can be weakened by overly ambitious proposals, a lack of clear direction, and a lack of big-picture focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some general advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The goal of the research statement is to introduce yourself to a search committee and make them excited about your research. This committee will likely contain scientists both in and outside of your subdiscipline. The statement may be around 1,000 words, keeping in mind that <em>you want people to read it and buy in, <\/em>so please don\u2019t make it too long or too short<em>. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of the overarching theme guiding your main research subject area. Write an essay that lays out:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main theme(s), why it is important, and what specific skills you will use to attack the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A couple of specific examples of problems you have already worked on with success \u2014&nbsp;to build credibility and give people an idea of what it is you do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A discussion of the future direction of your research. This section should build on the above and be exciting to people both in and outside your field. If you think that your research could lead to answers for big, exciting questions \u2014&nbsp;say so and reach for the stars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie it all off with a final paragraph that leaves the reader with a good overall impression of your research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no need to mention all of your projects; stick to those that align with your overarching theme. Introducing no more than three (3) research works is strongly recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to jargon. You want reviewers to understand everything in your statement. Remember that the goal is to make the search committee excited about you \u2014&nbsp;and they won\u2019t be excited about something they can\u2019t understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have something that sets you apart (e.g. a prestigious achievement in your field), you may want to include it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no excuses for spelling errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-should-submit-the-applications\">Who should submit the applications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Required application materials can be submitted directly online by the applicant. The online application tool is available at: <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcmtint.research.microsoft.com%2FMSRAFellowship2022&data=04%7C01%7Cyunj%40microsoft.com%7C4c9cb62874334c75dbe908da14d06a2b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637845182805074683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kladhXK7AVJFZvInvajccL234CeUcVT%2F%2F1EQo1hwEtM%3D&reserved=0\">https:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2022<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-what-language-and-format-must-the-application-materials-be\">In what language and format must the application materials be?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All application materials must be in English. All documents submitted must be in Word document, text-only file, PDF, or ZIP file format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"students-from-which-areas-are-encouraged-to-apply\">Students from which areas are encouraged to apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be doing research work that relates to computing topics in which Microsoft Research is concerned with (click on <em>Our research<\/em> at the top of the page for a full list).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Four major directions for reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human machine intelligence\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Big data mining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge mining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural language processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web search and data mining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perception, recognition, interaction\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimedia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware and software systems\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile sensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational science\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational ecology & environmental studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational biomedical science & public health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational materials science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other computational science fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-first-year-students-eligible-to-apply\">Are first-year students eligible to apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First-year students are eligible to apply if they have already enrolled in a PhD program by the time of the nomination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-second-year-students-eligible-to-apply\">Are second-year students eligible to apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the expected graduation date of the normative PhD study you are enrolled in. If the student will graduate in 2023 or later, then they are eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-the-review-results-be-announced\">When will the review results be announced?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected applicants will receive notification of their acceptance status by early October 2022. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research Asia cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive fellowship awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-intellectual-property-implications-of-a-microsoft-research-asia-fellowship\">What are the intellectual property implications of a Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The funds are given as an unrestricted gift. Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Microsoft Research Asia. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Microsoft Research Asia intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-students-from-other-countries-or-regions-eligible\">Are students from other countries or regions eligible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship only accepts applicants with universities in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please send email directly to <a href=\"mailto:fellowRA@microsoft.com\">fellowRA@microsoft.com<\/a> for other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"australia-new-zealand\">Australia & New Zealand <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;For the purposes of this fellowship, for the purposes of this fellowship, nominees must attend a university in Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition and fees will be covered for two academic years (2023\u201324 and 2024\u201325).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A $42,000 USD stipend will be provided to help with living expenses while in school for two academic years (2022-23 and 2023-24). The stipend is not expected to cover all living expenses; it can be used for expenses including, but not limited to, childcare, conference fees and travel, research equipment, meals, rent, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Fellows should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be enrolled at a university in Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft. <ul><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning<\/strong>: Despite machine learning\u2019s stream of successful applications, many further problems remain to be solved. Whether it is doing reinforcement learning in complex environments, democratizing models by making them easier to train and more accessible, ensuring ML systems work for everyone in a robust manner or using them with highly structured data, we seek to further advance our understanding of how knowledge is acquired, represented and used. We are interested in many areas of machine learning, including but not limited to Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, as well as ML application domains such as Biology, Medicine, and Environmental Sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Race & Technology:<\/strong> Race and technology are closely intertwined, shaping identities, human interaction, cultural production and local and global power relations. We are interested in understanding the consequences and implications of technology\u2019s relationship with race\/ethnicity, how it shapes everyday life, and the ways that we can build more equitable and inclusive technological futures.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health & Life Sciences:<\/strong> The application of advanced computational methods to health and life sciences data has opened a new frontier in bioscience. We\u2019re interested in exploring how these ML and AI-based methods can unlock new insights in areas related to clinical medicine, drug discovery, and fundamental biology, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economics & computational social sciences<\/strong>: Economics and Computational Social Science is the place where Economics and other social science like Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, and Education meet computational ideas and methods. Computation can connect with these fields in many ways from the theoretical (using formal concepts from computer science to shed light on problems) to the applied (using computers to do things on a scale or with a level of control that is otherwise not possible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sociotechnical systems<\/strong>: Sociotechnical systems researchers are working towards building conceptual tools for understanding how societies shape and are shaped by technologies, so they can make more informed strategic choices at all stages of product cycles.&nbsp;Areas of focus within this space include sociotechnical systems, building sociotechnical systems through community engagement, challenges of scale, and trustworthy data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed reality: <\/strong>Research in augmented reality, virtual reality and the \u201cmetaverse\u201d offer us visions of how we may work, play and communicate in the future. We are exploring the blending of the virtual and the real world to leverage the best aspects of both while supporting the diversity of entry points and modalities of our customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data platforms<\/strong>: Research in this area focuses on all aspects of large-scale cloud and edge data platforms and services including resource management, storage, caching, query processing, query optimization, security, and privacy. Examples of projects that we are pursuing include reducing the total cost of ownership of systems using techniques such as auto-tuning, query optimization and processing, approximate query processing, applying machine learning to improve system components, and exploiting modern hardware trends to push the envelope of performance, reliability, and cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security, privacy, & cryptography: <\/strong>Security, privacy, and cryptography research focuses on building trust in the hardware, software, networks, and services that billions of people use every day for communication, commerce, and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systems and networking\u200b: <\/strong>Our systems and networking teams are inventing new technologies for next-generation infrastructures and platforms for sensors, devices, edge, and the cloud. We are focused on basic and applied research in all areas related to networked systems, mobile computing, sensing, and Internet of Things. Researchers build proof-of-concept systems, engage with academia, publish scientific papers, release software for the research community, and transfer cutting-edge technologies to Microsoft\u2019s product groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-computer interaction<\/strong>: As computing becomes more ubiquitous and new form of computing also appear, challenges on how humans interact with computers and devices keep growing. This field looks into new systems, devices, and paradigms that enable everyone to participate in the new lives that technology opens. We are interested in all forms of Augmented Devices, to Human-AI, to accessibility, to everything in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be in their second year of their PhD program between August 2022 and July 2023. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recipient must remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program during the academic year(s) of the award or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g. if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship may not receive another fellowship from another technology company during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships may become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM UTC. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research category (from those noted above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your second year or beyond sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-page summary (including references with font no smaller than 10-point) of the above thesis proposal or research statement with the first paragraph describing the desired impact your research will have in the field and in society, and why it is important to you \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to request 3 letters of recommendation via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on <strong>June 7, 2022<\/strong>. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-international-students-those-who-are-not-citizens-of-australia-eligible\">Are international students (those who are not citizens of Australia) eligible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if you are a full-time international student attending a school in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia and meet the eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-outside-australia-new-zealand-new-guinea-new-caledonia-melanesia-micronesia-or-polynesia\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student attending a school outside these countries, you are ineligible for this fellowship. Please refer to the other program pages by region to see if you&#8217;re eligible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-am-not-starting-my-second-year-in-a-phd-program-in-academic-year-2022-2023\">What if I am not starting my second year in a PhD program in academic year 2022\u20132023?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be in their second year in a PhD program between August 2022 and July 2023 in order to submit a proposal for this award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-microsoft-employees-or-their-families-be-nominated-to-submit-a-proposal\">Can Microsoft employees or their families be nominated to submit a proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Current interns may be nominated. With the exception of interns, employees and directors of Microsoft Corporation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates are not eligible, nor are persons involved in the execution or administration of this fellowship, or the family members of each above (parents, children, siblings, spouse\/domestic partners, or individuals residing in the same household).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas of research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-specify-very-broad-focus-areas-of-research-are-there-any-proposals-or-projects-that-you-are-more-interested-in-than-others-or-is-it-up-to-us-to-choose-is-it-mostly-software-solutions-or-is-there-any-hardware-interest\">You specify very broad focus areas of research. Are there any proposals or projects that you are more interested in than others or is it up to us to choose? Is it mostly software solutions or is there any hardware interest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of both hardware and software projects currently in Microsoft Research. The reason the areas of research are broad is that Microsoft Research is very broad, and there are a number of people reviewing the fellowship proposals across a wide range of areas. Look at the work people in Microsoft Research are doing by clicking on the areas noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site which will give you some idea of the focus areas within the broad areas to guide your focus area choice. In the end, propose the work you are interested in doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-areas-of-interest-factor-into-fellowship-proposal-evaluations-are-there-areas-of-interest-that-microsoft-research-is-more-focused-on-this-year\">How do areas of interest factor into fellowship proposal evaluations? Are there areas of interest that Microsoft Research is more focused on this year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the individuals involved in reviewing the proposal, and it is hard to say what is going to be of more interest. The trends of the industry are probably going to be reflected in what is interesting in general. Guiding question: Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-determine-whether-my-research-fits-into-these-research-categories-where-is-the-appropriate-place-to-describe-how-they-relate-to-my-work-whether-it-s-methodologically-or-theoretically\">How do I determine whether my research fits into these research categories? Where is the appropriate place to describe how they relate to my work (whether it\u2019s methodologically or theoretically)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your choice of research category you submit under help us choose who reviews your proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick areas that align with conferences\/journals where you would publish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The one-pager is the appropriate place to describe how research areas relate to your research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-choose-which-to-pick-for-my-area-of-research-if-my-research-is-very-interdisciplinary\">How do I choose which to pick for my area of research if my research is very interdisciplinary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Research is interdisciplinary, so it is something we understand. What you choose as an area of research is a \u201csoft\u201d preference and will simply help us better route your proposal. Utilize the primary and secondary areas of research option to help capture and communicate your area of research the best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some suggestions and guiding questions to help you choose a research area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a home conference? Are there one or two conferences you go to in a more specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a set of faculty\/professors you know in a specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who do you want to be reading your proposal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would you want to network with? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would be most excited about my topic? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-related-does-my-work-need-to-be-to-the-research-at-microsoft\">How related does my work need to be to the research at Microsoft?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work should be of interest to Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft; it should align to one of the ten research categories above. It is important for your work to be related enough that we will be able to review it and have interest in supporting it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-one-page-research-statement-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-two-page-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the one-page research statement be a short synopsis of the two-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-page research statement and the two-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed, and its first paragraph should describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 2 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point. The one-page summary of the aforementioned thesis proposal or research statement should also include references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have three letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by Microsoft Research lab members and researchers within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-when-you-review-my-proposal\">What are you looking for when you review my proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We look at how cutting edge your research is as well as the significance and impact of the research. We carefully read through your two-page thesis proposal or research statement, three letters of recommendation, and your CV to try to gauge this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees will be contacted by early October regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-proposals-were-there-last-year\">How many proposals were there last year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There were over 600 proposals submitted last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in October will receive their financial awards by September of the following year. Tuition and fees are covered from the fall term through the end of the spring term. Microsoft sends payment directly to the university, who will disperse funds according to their guidelines. This award will be provided as fellowship funding. No portion of these funds should be applied to overhead or other indirect costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for your tuition and fees and stipend are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions unless and until the fellowship recipient also accepts an internship. If you accept an internship, you will be subject to the same restrictions as any other Microsoft intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-an-internship-included-as-part-of-the-award\">Is an internship included as part of the award?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. If a fellow is interested, applying for an internship at Microsoft is strongly encouraged, but not guaranteed or required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-other-fellowships\">Can I simultaneously receive other fellowships?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may not receive another fellowship from another technology company or institution during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships will become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a> for consideration. You may not hold more than one student award at a time from Microsoft Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-my-stipend\">Is childcare an approved use of my stipend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canada-united-states\">Canada & United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;For the purposes of this fellowship, nominees must attend a university in Canada or the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition and fees will be covered for two academic years (2023\u201324 and 2024\u201325).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A $42,000 USD stipend will be provided to help with living expenses while in school for two academic years (2023-24 and 2024-25). The stipend is not expected to cover all living expenses; it can be used for expenses including, but not limited to, childcare, conference fees and travel, research equipment, meals, rent, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Fellows should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must be nominated by their university. Their nomination must be submitted by someone designated by the department chair\u2019s office in order to ensure the number of nominations per department is not exceeded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be enrolled at a university in Canada or the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft. <ul><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning<\/strong>: Despite machine learning\u2019s stream of successful applications, many further problems remain to be solved. Whether it is doing reinforcement learning in complex environments, democratizing models by making them easier to train and more accessible, ensuring ML systems work for everyone in a robust manner or using them with highly structured data, we seek to further advance our understanding of how knowledge is acquired, represented and used. We are interested in many areas of machine learning, including but not limited to Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, as well as ML application domains such as Biology, Medicine, and Environmental Sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Race & Technology:<\/strong> Race and technology are closely intertwined, shaping identities, human interaction, cultural production and local and global power relations. We are interested in understanding the consequences and implications of technology\u2019s relationship with race\/ethnicity, how it shapes everyday life, and the ways that we can build more equitable and inclusive technological futures.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health & Life Sciences:<\/strong> The application of advanced computational methods to health and life sciences data has opened a new frontier in bioscience. We\u2019re interested in exploring how these ML and AI-based methods can unlock new insights in areas related to clinical medicine, drug discovery, and fundamental biology, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economics & computational social sciences<\/strong>: Economics and Computational Social Science is the place where Economics and other social science like Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, and Education meet computational ideas and methods. Computation can connect with these fields in many ways from the theoretical (using formal concepts from computer science to shed light on problems) to the applied (using computers to do things on a scale or with a level of control that is otherwise not possible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sociotechnical systems<\/strong>: Sociotechnical systems researchers are working towards building conceptual tools for understanding how societies shape and are shaped by technologies, so they can make more informed strategic choices at all stages of product cycles.&nbsp;Areas of focus within this space include sociotechnical systems, building sociotechnical systems through community engagement, challenges of scale, and trustworthy data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed reality: <\/strong>Research in augmented reality, virtual reality and the \u201cmetaverse\u201d offer us visions of how we may work, play and communicate in the future. We are exploring the blending of the virtual and the real world to leverage the best aspects of both while supporting the diversity of entry points and modalities of our customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data platforms<\/strong>: Research in this area focuses on all aspects of large-scale cloud and edge data platforms and services including resource management, storage, caching, query processing, query optimization, security, and privacy. Examples of projects that we are pursuing include reducing the total cost of ownership of systems using techniques such as auto-tuning, query optimization and processing, approximate query processing, applying machine learning to improve system components, and exploiting modern hardware trends to push the envelope of performance, reliability, and cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security, privacy, & cryptography: <\/strong>Security, privacy, and cryptography research focuses on building trust in the hardware, software, networks, and services that billions of people use every day for communication, commerce, and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systems and networking\u200b: <\/strong>Our systems and networking teams are inventing new technologies for next-generation infrastructures and platforms for sensors, devices, edge, and the cloud. We are focused on basic and applied research in all areas related to networked systems, mobile computing, sensing, and Internet of Things. Researchers build proof-of-concept systems, engage with academia, publish scientific papers, release software for the research community, and transfer cutting-edge technologies to Microsoft\u2019s product groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-computer interaction<\/strong>: As computing becomes more ubiquitous and new form of computing also appear, challenges on how humans interact with computers and devices keep growing. This field looks into new systems, devices, and paradigms that enable everyone to participate in the new lives that technology opens. We are interested in all forms of Augmented Devices, to Human-AI, to accessibility, to everything in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students must be in their third year of their PhD program in the fall semester or quarter of 2022. The department chair\u2019s office at the nominating university will need to attest that the student will be considered a third year PhD student at that time having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing. This includes those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recipient must remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program during the two consecutive academic years of the award or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g. if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship may not receive another fellowship from another technology company during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships may become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship closed on Tuesday June 7, at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. Universities should inform their students once they have submitted their nomination so the nominees can begin collecting the details listed under Proposal requirements below. Nominated PhD students will receive an invitation email by June 10, 2022 to submit their proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below outlines the information necessary if you are submitting a nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university. A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing. This includes those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nominations must include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, and job title as the person submitting the nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attest that the process used to determine which student(s) to nominate from your department for this fellowship was fair and non-discriminatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominee\u2019s name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research category <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attest that as of the fall semester or quarter of 2022, the university considers the nominee will be a third year PhD student (having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate as to whether or not the nominee you are putting forth self-identifies as underrepresented in the field of computing (as detailed above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding nominations, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you were nominated by the office of the department chair at your university, then you should have received an email from Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship on <strong>June 10, 2022<\/strong>. Please check your junk email folder if you do not see it in your inbox. The email will contain a private link to submit your proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a nominee, the below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research category <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (nominee must be in their third year of their PhD program in August\/September 2022 and vetted by the university)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate as to whether or not you are a doctoral student who identifies as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing which include those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability \u2013 if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis statement, and summary will be uploaded separately. Accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014recommend two pages, but no more than five pages including references, citations, and figures with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-page summary (including reference, with font no smaller than 10-point) of the above thesis proposal or research statement with the first paragraph describing the desired impact your research will have in the field and in society, and why it is important to you \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on <strong>July 11, 2022<\/strong> at 3:00 PM PST (10:00 PM UTC). They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-international-students-those-who-are-not-citizens-of-canada-or-the-united-states-eligible\">Are international students (those who are not citizens of Canada or the United States) eligible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if you are a full-time international student attending a school in Canada or the United States and meet the eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-outside-canada-and-the-united-states\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside Canada and the United States?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student attending a school outside Canada and the United States, you are ineligible for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-am-not-starting-my-third-year-in-a-phd-program-in-academic-year-2022-2023\">What if I am not starting my third year in a PhD program in academic year 2022\u20132023?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be in their third year in a PhD program in August\/September 2022 in order to submit a proposal for this award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-should-i-determine-if-i-will-be-in-my-third-year-of-my-phd-program-in-august-september-2022-do-you-consider-master-s-degrees-when-calculating-eligibility\">How should I determine if I will be in my third year of my PhD program in August\/September 2022? Do you consider master\u2019s degrees when calculating eligibility?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We find that universities calculate this differently which is why we require the designated person from the department chair\u2019s office to attest that the student will be considered a third year PhD student in August\/September 2022. We kindly leave this to you and your university to determine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-i-have-to-be-nominated-by-my-university-or-can-i-nominate-myself\">Do I have to be nominated by my university or can I nominate myself?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for the award, you must be nominated by your department within your university. If you are nominated, you will be contacted to submit a proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-microsoft-employees-or-their-families-be-nominated-to-submit-a-proposal\">Can Microsoft employees or their families be nominated to submit a proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Current interns may be nominated. With the exception of interns, employees and directors of Microsoft Corporation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates are not eligible, nor are persons involved in the execution or administration of this fellowship, or the family members of each above (parents, children, siblings, spouse\/domestic partners, or individuals residing in the same household).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nomination question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-meant-to-submit-the-nomination-does-it-have-to-be-the-chair-of-the-department-or-can-it-be-my-advisor\">Who is meant to submit the nomination? Does it have to be the Chair of the department or can it be my advisor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department Chair\u2019s office can designate any staff other than the student to submit the nomination (professor, administrator, graduate officer, etc.). The nomination simply needs to be a coordinated effort with the Department Chair\u2019s office. This is to ensure there are no more than four nominations from each department and the Department Chair\u2019s office is aware of those nominations being submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-department-chair-have-to-submit-a-letter-through-the-online-tool-as-well-in-support-of-my-nomination\">Does the Department Chair have to submit a letter through the online tool as well in support of my nomination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, we do not require a letter from the Department Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-whether-or-not-a-student-s-research-is-already-being-funded-impact-their-eligibility-for-nomination-and-or-receiving-the-award\">Does whether or not a student\u2019s research is already being funded impact their eligibility for nomination and\/or receiving the award?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not from our perspective. However, should the student be chosen for both a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship and a fellowship from another technology company or institution during the same academic period, they will be asked to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id=\"the-eligibility-criteria-calls-for-a-department-chair-to-nominate-students-what-is-a-department-chair\">The eligibility criteria calls for a department chair to nominate students. What is a department chair?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A department chair is a&nbsp;faculty member in a given academic department, assigned by the dean to manage that department. A department chair\u2019s primary role is to examine the operations of the department as a whole and the department\u2019s relationship to their institution more broadly. We recognize universities are all organized differently, please feel free to contact us if you have a question about who is eligible to nominate&nbsp;candidates for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas of research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-specify-very-broad-focus-areas-of-research-are-there-any-proposals-or-projects-that-you-are-more-interested-in-than-others-or-is-it-up-to-us-to-choose-is-it-mostly-software-solutions-or-is-there-any-hardware-interest\">You specify very broad focus areas of research. Are there any proposals or projects that you are more interested in than others or is it up to us to choose? Is it mostly software solutions or is there any hardware interest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of both hardware and software projects currently in Microsoft Research. The reason the areas of research are broad is that Microsoft Research is very broad, and there are a number of people reviewing the fellowship proposals across a wide range of areas. Look at the work people in Microsoft Research are doing by clicking on the areas noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site which will give you some idea of the focus areas within the broad areas to guide your focus area choice. In the end, propose the work you are interested in doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-areas-of-interest-factor-into-fellowship-proposal-evaluations-are-there-areas-of-interest-that-microsoft-research-is-more-focused-on-this-year\">How do areas of interest factor into fellowship proposal evaluations? Are there areas of interest that Microsoft Research is more focused on this year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the individuals involved in reviewing the proposal, and it is hard to say what is going to be of more interest. The trends of the industry are probably going to be reflected in what is interesting in general. Guiding question: Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-choose-which-to-pick-for-my-area-of-research-if-my-research-is-very-interdisciplinary\">How do I choose which to pick for my area of research if my research is very interdisciplinary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Research is interdisciplinary, so it is something we understand. What you choose as an area of research is a \u201csoft\u201d preference and will simply help us better route your proposal. Utilize the primary and secondary areas of research option to help capture and communicate your area of research the best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some suggestions and guiding questions to help you choose a research area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a home conference? Are there one or two conferences you go to in a more specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a set of faculty\/professors you know in a specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who do you want to be reading your proposal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would you want to network with? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would be most excited about my topic? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-related-does-my-work-need-to-be-to-the-research-at-microsoft\">How related does my work need to be to the research at Microsoft?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work should be of interest to Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft; it should align to one of the ten research categories above. It is important for your work to be related enough that we will be able to review it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-one-page-summary-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-thesis-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the one-page summary be a short synopsis of the thesis\/research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-page summary and the research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed, and its first paragraph should describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 5 pages (thought we recommend keeping this concise at closer to 2-3 pages in length)  including references with font no smaller than 10-point. The one-page summary of the aforementioned thesis proposal or research statement should also include references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have three letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-are-recommendation-letters-required-only-from-the-student-s-department\">Who can submit a letter of recommendation? Are recommendation letters required only from the student&#8217;s department?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not require a letter from the department chair. Students are required to have 2 letters but can have up to 3 letters of recommendation. At least 1 letter needs to come from an advisor and 1 is accepted from a Microsoft employee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by Microsoft Research lab members and researchers within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-when-you-review-my-proposal\">What are you looking for when you review my proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We look at how cutting edge your research is as well as the significance and impact of the research. We carefully read through your two-page thesis proposal or research statement, three letters of recommendation, and your CV to try to gauge this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-proposals-were-there-last-year\">How many proposals were there last year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There were over 600 proposals submitted last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in October will receive their financial awards by September of the following year. Tuition and fees are covered from the fall term through the end of the spring term. Microsoft sends payment directly to the university, who will disperse funds according to their guidelines. This award will be provided as fellowship funding (stipend and tutition). No portion of these funds should be applied to overhead or other indirect costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for your tuition and fees and stipend are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions unless and until the fellowship recipient also accepts an internship. If you accept an internship, you will be subject to the same restrictions as any other Microsoft intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-an-internship-included-as-part-of-the-award\">Is an internship included as part of the award?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. If a fellow is interested, applying for an internship at Microsoft is strongly encouraged, but not guaranteed or required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-other-fellowships\">Can I simultaneously receive other fellowships?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may not receive another fellowship from another technology company or institution during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships will become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a> for consideration. You may not hold more than one student award at a time from Microsoft Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-my-stipend\">Is childcare an approved use of my stipend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"europe\">Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2023\u201324.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible recipients will be offered a 12-week paid internship with Microsoft Research\u2019s Cambridge, UK lab, or the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in Europe <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to one of the themes at Microsoft Research Cambridge: <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/?msclkid=927bbbd3cfa111eca756b95318951aaa\">Confidential Computing<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, specifically those who identify as a woman. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2023 or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in Europe <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship closed on Tuesday June 7, at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. Universities should inform their students once they have submitted their nomination so the nominees can begin collecting the details listed under Proposal requirements below. Nominated PhD students will receive an invitation email by June 10, 2022 to submit their proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below outlines the information necessary if you are submitting a nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university. A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, specifically those who identify as a woman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nominations must include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, and job title as the person submitting the nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attest that the process used to determine which student(s) to nominate from your department for this fellowship was fair and non-discriminatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominee\u2019s name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary and secondary areas of research (from those noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attest that as of the fall semester or quarter of 2022, the university considers the nominee will be a third year PhD student (having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate as to whether or not the nominee you are putting forth identifies as underrepresented in the field of computing (as detailed above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding nominations, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Friday July 11, 2022 at 10:00 PM UTC. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary area of research (from those listed below) <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/?msclkid=927bbbd3cfa111eca756b95318951aaa\">Confidential Computing<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your third year or beyond sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on <strong>July 11, 2022<\/strong> at 10:00 PM UTC. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-emea-phd-scholars-submit-a-proposal-for-this-fellowship\">Can EMEA PhD Scholars submit a proposal for this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Microsoft EMEA PhD Scholars may submit a proposal for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-outside-of-europe\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside of Europe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students attending a school outside of Europe are ineligible for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-am-not-in-my-third-year-or-beyond-during-the-submission-period\">What if I am not in my third year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-what-language-should-the-proposal-be-submitted\">In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All documents should be in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-eligibility-criteria-calls-for-a-department-chair-to-nominate-students-what-is-a-department-chair\">The eligibility criteria calls for a department chair to nominate students. What is a department chair?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A department chair is a<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>faculty member in a given academic department, assigned by the dean to manage that department. A department chair\u2019s primary role is to examine the operations of the department as a whole and the department\u2019s relationship to their institution more broadly. We recognize universities are all organized differently, please feel free to contact us if you have a question about who is eligible to nominate&nbsp;candidates for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-summary-research-statement-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-two-page-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the summary research statement be a short synopsis of the two-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The summary research statement and the two-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 2 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-are-recommendation-letters-required-only-from-the-student-s-department\">Who can submit a letter of recommendation? Are recommendation letters required only from the student&#8217;s department?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not require a letter from the department chair. Students are required to have 2 letters but can have up to 3 letters of recommendation. At least 1 letter needs to come from an advisor and 1 is accepted from a Microsoft employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-will-proposals-be-judged\">How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by researchers at Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-proposal\">What are you looking for in a proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in October 2021 will receive their financial awards at the beginning of their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-fellowships-from-other-companies\">Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-required-to-accept-the-internship-offer\">Am I required to accept the internship offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. We offer it as part of the fellowship, but it is up to you if you wish to accept the internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-choose-the-team-i-want-to-intern-with\">Can I choose the team I want to intern with?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will do our best to connect you with the researcher that you requested, but that cannot be assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-as-a-fellow-for-the-academic-year-2022-23-when-can-i-intern-with-microsoft-research-cambridge\">If selected as a fellow for the academic year 2022-23, when can I intern with Microsoft Research Cambridge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Internships are typically for 12 weeks. We will work with you to determine the optimal timing for your internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-the-fellowship\">Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2023\u201324.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in Middle East. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to one of the themes at Microsoft Research Cambridge: <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/?msclkid=927bbbd3cfa111eca756b95318951aaa\">Confidential Computing<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2023 or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM UTC. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary area of research (from those listed below) <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/?msclkid=927bbbd3cfa111eca756b95318951aaa\">Confidential Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your third year or beyond sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM UTC. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-emea-phd-scholars-submit-a-proposal-for-this-fellowship\">Can EMEA PhD Scholars submit a proposal for this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Microsoft EMEA PhD Scholars may submit a proposal for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-outside-of-middle-east\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside of Middle East?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students attending a school outside of the Middle East are ineligible for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-am-not-in-my-third-year-or-beyond-during-the-submission-period\">What if I am not in my third year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-what-language-should-the-proposal-be-submitted\">In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All documents should be in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-summary-research-statement-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-two-page-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the summary research statement be a short synopsis of the two-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The summary research statement and the two-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 2 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-will-proposals-be-judged\">How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by researchers at Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-proposal\">What are you looking for in a proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in September 2022 will receive their financial awards at the beginning of their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-fellowships-from-other-companies\">Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-required-to-accept-the-internship-offer\">Am I required to accept the internship offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. We offer it as part of the fellowship, but it is up to you if you wish to accept the internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-choose-the-team-i-want-to-intern-with\">Can I choose the team I want to intern with?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will do our best to connect you with the researcher that you requested, but that cannot be assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-as-a-fellow-for-the-academic-year-2023-24-when-can-i-intern-with-microsoft-research-cambridge\">If selected as a fellow for the academic year 2023-24, when can I intern with Microsoft Research Cambridge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Internships are typically for 12 weeks. We will work with you to determine the optimal timing for your internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-the-fellowship\">Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"africa\">Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of this fellowship, those students submitting a proposal must attend a university in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2022\u201323.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible recipients will be offered a 12-week paid internship with the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to one of the themes at Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI\/ML\/NLP\/data science<\/strong>: In many practically useful applications, data is often scarce and biased. Understanding how we work under these settings and deliver useful results has a great impact for many practical problems and gives us deep insights into what it means to learn with data. From practical application such as NLP, to understanding the fairness and generality of results and deepening our understanding of what is feasible with the available data for a particular problem. We\u2019re interested how we work better with the limitations of data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health<\/strong>: Advances in machine learning and AI offer us an opportunity to address the disparities in the access to, and delivery of quality healthcare for all people. We\u2019re interested in understanding and exploring spaces where technology can assist to fill the gap, from assisting healthcare practitioners to perform their roles more effectively, to bridging the last mile to patients, through scaling the delivery and reach of quality healthcare using technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability<\/strong>: Microsoft\u2019s commitment to sustainability will be achieved by leveraging cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform the way we monitor, model and ultimately help in solving environmental challenges facing the globe. Within MARI, we are applying AI and analytics to understand and develop solutions that will address challenges related to sustainability. If you are a student enrolled in an African University undertaking a PhD program in artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics or a related field with a focus on solving problems related to sustainability, we would be delighted to receive your application.\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-computer interaction<\/strong>: We seek fellows in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) who will explore Usability and Design questions under the areas of Work, Health and Sustainability & Society. Typically, HCI interns lead and conduct research studies (online or on the ground), usability studies, literature reviews, and design interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students must be in their second year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2023 or forfeit the award (i.e. entering their third year of beyond of their program). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through June 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM UTC. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary area of research (from those listed below) <ul><li>AI\/ML\/NLP\/data science&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health&nbsp;&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human-computer interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your second year or beyond sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One to three academic conferences you are most likely to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on June 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM UTC. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-emea-phd-scholars-submit-a-proposal-for-this-fellowship\">Can EMEA PhD Scholars submit a proposal for this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Microsoft EMEA PhD Scholars may submit a proposal for this fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-outside-of-africa\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside of Africa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students outside of Africa are not eligible for this program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-am-not-in-my-second-year-or-beyond-during-the-submission-period\">What if I am not in my second year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be entering their second year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-what-language-should-the-proposal-be-submitted\">In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All documents should be in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-summary-research-statement-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-two-page-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the summary research statement be a short synopsis of the two-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The summary research statement and the two-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 2 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-will-proposals-be-judged\">How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by researchers at Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-proposal\">What are you looking for in a proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in October 2022 will receive their financial awards at the beginning of their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-fellowships-from-other-companies\">Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-required-to-accept-the-internship-offer\">Am I required to accept the internship offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. We offer it as part of the fellowship, but it is up to you if you wish to accept the internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-choose-the-team-i-want-to-intern-with\">Can I choose the team I want to intern with?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will do our best to connect you with the researcher that you requested, but that cannot be assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-as-a-fellow-for-the-academic-year-2022-23-when-can-i-intern-with-microsoft-africa-research-institute-mari\">If selected as a fellow for the academic year 2022-23, when can I intern with Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Internships are typically for 12 weeks. We will work with you to determine the optimal timing for your internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-the-fellowship\">Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"latin-america\">Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>: Microsoft Research is making changes to the PhD Fellowship program and will be pausing our call for proposals\/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions. To learn more about the recently announced <em>Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program<\/em>, uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/ai-society-fellows\/overview\/\">program page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2022 PhD fellowship recipients have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/2022-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the details of the 2022 PhD fellowship cycle.&nbsp;For the purposes of this fellowship, those students submitting a proposal must attend a university in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, or Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2022\u201323.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be enrolled at a university in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, or Puerto Rico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft. <ul><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning<\/strong>: Despite machine learning\u2019s stream of successful applications, many further problems remain to be solved. Whether it is doing reinforcement learning in complex environments, democratizing models by making them easier to train and more accessible, ensuring ML systems work for everyone in a robust manner or using them with highly structured data, we seek to further advance our understanding of how knowledge is acquired, represented and used. We are interested in many areas of machine learning, including but not limited to Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, as well as ML application domains such as Biology, Medicine, and Environmental Sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Race & Technology:<\/strong> Race and technology are closely intertwined, shaping identities, human interaction, cultural production and local and global power relations. We are interested in understanding the consequences and implications of technology\u2019s relationship with race\/ethnicity, how it shapes everyday life, and the ways that we can build more equitable and inclusive technological futures.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health & Life Sciences:<\/strong> The application of advanced computational methods to health and life sciences data has opened a new frontier in bioscience. We\u2019re interested in exploring how these ML and AI-based methods can unlock new insights in areas related to clinical medicine, drug discovery, and fundamental biology, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economics & computational social sciences<\/strong>: Economics and Computational Social Science is the place where Economics and other social science like Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, and Education meet computational ideas and methods. Computation can connect with these fields in many ways from the theoretical (using formal concepts from computer science to shed light on problems) to the applied (using computers to do things on a scale or with a level of control that is otherwise not possible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sociotechnical systems<\/strong>: Sociotechnical systems researchers are working towards building conceptual tools for understanding how societies shape and are shaped by technologies, so they can make more informed strategic choices at all stages of product cycles.&nbsp;Areas of focus within this space include sociotechnical systems, building sociotechnical systems through community engagement, challenges of scale, and trustworthy data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed reality: <\/strong>Research in augmented reality, virtual reality and the \u201cmetaverse\u201d offer us visions of how we may work, play and communicate in the future. We are exploring the blending of the virtual and the real world to leverage the best aspects of both while supporting the diversity of entry points and modalities of our customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data platforms<\/strong>: Research in this area focuses on all aspects of large-scale cloud and edge data platforms and services including resource management, storage, caching, query processing, query optimization, security, and privacy. Examples of projects that we are pursuing include reducing the total cost of ownership of systems using techniques such as auto-tuning, query optimization and processing, approximate query processing, applying machine learning to improve system components, and exploiting modern hardware trends to push the envelope of performance, reliability, and cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security, privacy, & cryptography: <\/strong>Security, privacy, and cryptography research focuses on building trust in the hardware, software, networks, and services that billions of people use every day for communication, commerce, and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systems and networking\u200b: <\/strong>Our systems and networking teams are inventing new technologies for next-generation infrastructures and platforms for sensors, devices, edge, and the cloud. We are focused on basic and applied research in all areas related to networked systems, mobile computing, sensing, and Internet of Things. Researchers build proof-of-concept systems, engage with academia, publish scientific papers, release software for the research community, and transfer cutting-edge technologies to Microsoft\u2019s product groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-computer interaction<\/strong>: As computing becomes more ubiquitous and new form of computing also appear, challenges on how humans interact with computers and devices keep growing. This field looks into new systems, devices, and paradigms that enable everyone to participate in the new lives that technology opens. We are interested in all forms of Augmented Devices, to Human-AI, to accessibility, to everything in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program or be entering their second year Master&#8217;s program in an engineering field sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2022 or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Latin%20American%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Tuesday, June 7 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary and secondary areas of research (from those noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your third year or beyond sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One to three academic conferences you are most likely to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-page summary (including references with font no smaller than 10-point) of the above thesis proposal or research statement with the first paragraph describing the desired impact your research will have in the field and in society, and why it is important to you \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on Tuesday June 7, at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete proposals will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Latin%20America%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-m-a-student-attending-a-university-in-a-latin-american-country-not-listed\">What if I\u2019m a student attending a university in a Latin American country not listed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students attending a school outside of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico are ineligible for this fellowship at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-will-not-be-in-my-third-year-or-beyond-during-the-submission-period\">What if I will not be in my third year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2022 \u2013 July 2023 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-what-language-should-the-proposal-be-submitted\">In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All documents should be in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas of research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-specify-very-broad-focus-areas-of-research-are-there-any-proposals-or-projects-that-you-are-more-interested-in-than-others-or-is-it-up-to-us-to-choose-is-it-mostly-software-solutions-or-is-there-any-hardware-interest\">You specify very broad focus areas of research. Are there any proposals or projects that you are more interested in than others or is it up to us to choose? Is it mostly software solutions or is there any hardware interest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of both hardware and software projects currently in Microsoft Research. The reason the areas of research are broad is that Microsoft Research is very broad, and there are a number of people reviewing the fellowship proposals across a wide range of areas. Look at the work people in Microsoft Research are doing by clicking on the areas noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site which will give you some idea of the focus areas within the broad areas to guide your focus area choice. In the end, propose the work you are interested in doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-areas-of-interest-factor-into-fellowship-proposal-evaluations-are-there-areas-of-interest-that-microsoft-research-is-more-focused-on-this-year\">How do areas of interest factor into fellowship proposal evaluations? Are there areas of interest that Microsoft Research is more focused on this year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the individuals involved in reviewing the proposal, and it is hard to say what is going to be of more interest. The trends of the industry are probably going to be reflected in what is interesting in general. Guiding question: Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-determine-my-primary-and-secondary-areas-of-research-where-is-the-appropriate-place-to-describe-how-they-relate-to-my-work-whether-it-s-methodologically-or-theoretically\">How do I determine my primary and secondary areas of research? Where is the appropriate place to describe how they relate to my work (whether it\u2019s methodologically or theoretically)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your choices of primary and secondary areas of research help us choose who reviews your proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick areas that align with conferences\/journals where you would publish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The one-pager is the appropriate place to describe how research areas relate to your research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-choose-which-to-pick-for-my-area-of-research-if-my-research-is-very-interdisciplinary\">How do I choose which to pick for my area of research if my research is very interdisciplinary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Research is interdisciplinary, so it is something we understand. What you choose as an area of research is a \u201csoft\u201d preference and will simply help us better route your proposal. Utilize the primary and secondary areas of research option to help capture and communicate your area of research the best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some suggestions and guiding questions to help you choose a research area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a home conference? Are there one or two conferences you go to in a more specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a set of faculty\/professors you know in a specific area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who do you want to be reading your proposal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would you want to network with? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who would be most excited about my topic? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-related-does-my-work-need-to-be-to-the-research-at-microsoft\">How related does my work need to be to the research at Microsoft?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work should be of interest to Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft; it should align to one of the ten research categories above. It is important for your work to be related enough that we will be able to review it and have interest in supporting it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-pieces-of-information-i-am-required-to-include-in-my-research-statement-i-e-research-aims-timelines-deliverables-or-are-you-looking-for-more-of-a-narrative-descriptive-format-of-a-student-s-plan-for-their-doctoral-research\">Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student\u2019s plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sort-of-balance-is-expected-between-what-we-have-done-what-we-are-doing-and-what-we-are-planning-on-doing\">What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-we-have-just-submitted-a-paper-that-is-going-to-guide-a-lot-of-direction-going-forward-would-you-recommend-submitting-that-as-preliminary-data-or-attaching-an-unpublished-paper-to-the-proposal\">If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-the-one-page-research-statement-be-a-short-synopsis-of-the-five-page-research-statement-or-should-they-contain-distinctively-different-content\">Should the one-page research statement be a short synopsis of the five-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-page research statement and the five-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed, and its first paragraph should describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-aware-of-formatting-criteria-while-writing-my-research-statement\">Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research statement should be no more than 5 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point. The one-page summary of the aforementioned thesis proposal or research statement should also include references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-undergrad-was-in-a-different-field-so-the-research-was-very-different-from-what-i-am-doing-now-who-should-write-my-letters-of-recommendation\">My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-more-interested-in-learning-about-technical-and-research-specific-aspects-of-my-work-or-are-other-things-such-as-outreach-other-university-activities-of-interest-as-well\">Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-was-suggested-that-letters-of-recommendation-come-from-established-researchers-is-this-limited-to-faculty-members-or-would-the-inclusion-of-collaborators-be-acceptable-as-well\">It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-the-letters-of-recommendation-is-it-a-system-where-you-list-the-people-and-your-system-will-ask-those-people\">For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-will-proposals-be-judged\">How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-review-the-proposals\">Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals will be reviewed by Microsoft Research lab members and researchers within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-you-looking-for-when-you-review-my-proposal\">What are you looking for when you review my proposal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-know-the-outcome-of-the-review-process\">When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-selected-when-will-my-fellowship-begin\">If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons awarded a fellowship in October 2022 will receive their financial awards at the beginning their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-any-tax-implications-for-me-if-i-receive-this-fellowship\">Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-intellectual-property-be-an-issue-if-i-am-awarded-a-fellowship\">Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-simultaneously-receive-fellowships-from-other-companies\">Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-childcare-an-approved-use-of-the-fellowship\">Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! 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class=\"wp-image-883893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-scaled-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/GE_ZHANG_MACQUARIE_UNIVERSITY-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ge-zhang\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/gezhangmq.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ge Zhang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(she\/Her)<br>Macquarie University<br><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_2234-copy-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Han\" class=\"wp-image-884895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_2234-copy-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_2234-copy-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_2234-copy-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"han-guo\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/han-guo.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Han Guo<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Carnegie Mellon University<br><em><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Riesenfeld_Lab-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a woman smiling for the camera\" class=\"wp-image-883995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Riesenfeld_Lab-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Riesenfeld_Lab-3-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Riesenfeld_Lab-3-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"hanna-hieromnimon\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hannahiero.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanna Hieromnimon<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of Chicago<br><em>Health & Life Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hanzhi-Wang_photo-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Girl who smiles\" class=\"wp-image-882945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hanzhi-Wang_photo-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hanzhi-Wang_photo-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hanzhi-Wang_photo-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"hanzhi-wang\">Hanzhi Wang<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Renmin University of China<br><em>Human and Machine Intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/09\/2022-fellows-haotian-li-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a man smiling for the camera\" class=\"wp-image-881823\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"haotian-li\">Haotian Li<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology<br><em>Hardware and Software System<\/em>s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hasnea_Africa_phD-2022-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hasnea\" class=\"wp-image-882951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hasnea_Africa_phD-2022-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hasnea_Africa_phD-2022-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hasnea_Africa_phD-2022-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"hasnae-zerouaoui\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hasnae-zerouaoui-98a5b090\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hasnae Zerouaoui<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Mohammed VI Polytechnic University<br><em>Health<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"a man standing in front of a building\" class=\"wp-image-884001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Heecheol-Kim.jpeg 1301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"heecheol-kim\">Heecheol Kim<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>University of Tokyo<br><em>Perception, Recognition, and Interaction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hugo-Europe-PhD-2022-150x150.png\" alt=\"a man standing in front of a mountain\" class=\"wp-image-882957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hugo-Europe-PhD-2022-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Hugo-Europe-PhD-2022-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"hugo-lefeuvre\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.owl.eu.com\/research.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hugo Lefeuvre<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>University of Manchester<br><em>Confidential Computing<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a man wearing glasses and smiling at the camera\" class=\"wp-image-657399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/02\/2020joonpark.jpg 1935w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"joon-sung-park\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joonsungpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joon Sung Park<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Stanford University<br><em>Human-Computer Interaction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a man wearing a blue shirt\" class=\"wp-image-884013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_kangledeng_hmt.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kangle-deng\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/dunbar12138.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kangle Deng<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Carnegie Mellon University<br><em>Mixed Reality<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/09\/2022-fellows-kun-zhou-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a young man wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera\" class=\"wp-image-881829\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kun-zhou\">Kun Zhou<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Renmin University of China<br><em>Human and Machine Intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Linfeng-Zhang-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"LZ\" class=\"wp-image-882966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Linfeng-Zhang-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Linfeng-Zhang-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Linfeng-Zhang-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"linfeng-zhang\">Linfeng Zhang<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Tsinghua University<br><em>Human and Machine Intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Lucius-resized-150x150.png\" alt=\"happy\" class=\"wp-image-882978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Lucius-resized-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Lucius-resized-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Lucius-resized-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Lucius-resized.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"lucius-bynum\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luciusbynum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucius Bynum<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>New York University<br><em>Economics & Computational Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MAS27-2-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Smile\" class=\"wp-image-882975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MAS27-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MAS27-2-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MAS27-2-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"margaret-hughes\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/m-a-hues.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Margaret Hughes<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br><em>Sociotechnical Systems<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/IMG_20221002_200205_512-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"the smiling boy\" class=\"wp-image-884022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/IMG_20221002_200205_512-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/IMG_20221002_200205_512-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/IMG_20221002_200205_512-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"mauricio-mazuecos\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mauricio-mazuecos-56b699133\/?originalSubdomain=ar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauricio Mazuecos<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Universidad Nacional de C\u00f3rdoba<br><em><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a woman wearing a purple shirt\" class=\"wp-image-882981\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/MingranYang_headshot.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"mingran-yang\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/mingrany.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mingran Yang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br><em>Systems and Networking<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Naoya-Africa-PhD-2022-150x150.png\" alt=\"ce\" class=\"wp-image-882984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Naoya-Africa-PhD-2022-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Naoya-Africa-PhD-2022-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"naoya-muramatsu\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/denden047.github.io\/index_en.html\">Naoya Muramatsu<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>University of Cape Town<br><em><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_Photo_Paulo_Freitas_de_Araujo_Filho-150x150.png\" alt=\"man\" class=\"wp-image-884025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_Photo_Paulo_Freitas_de_Araujo_Filho-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_Photo_Paulo_Freitas_de_Araujo_Filho-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_Photo_Paulo_Freitas_de_Araujo_Filho-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_Photo_Paulo_Freitas_de_Araujo_Filho-537x540.png 537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"paulo-freitas-de-araujo-filho\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/pfreitasaf.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paulo Freitas de Araujo Filho<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Universidade Federal de Pernambuco<br><em>Security, Privacy, and Cryptography<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"hoodie\" class=\"wp-image-884028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ruyi-ji\">Ruyi Ji<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Peking University<br><em><em>Hardware and Software Systems<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Sahra_Ghalebikesabi_PhDFellow22_Europe-633f2556a86cb-150x150.png\" alt=\"sarha\" class=\"wp-image-883755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Sahra_Ghalebikesabi_PhDFellow22_Europe-633f2556a86cb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Sahra_Ghalebikesabi_PhDFellow22_Europe-633f2556a86cb-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"sahra-ghalebikesabi\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sghalebikesabi.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sahra Ghalebikesabi<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of Oxford<br><em>Health<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"happy\" class=\"wp-image-884031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/photo_SL-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"sanae-lotfi\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sanaelotfi.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sanae Lotfi<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>New York University<br><em><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/6340667068bfa-6340667068bfbSimla-Burcu-Harma.jpg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"happy\" class=\"wp-image-884040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/6340667068bfa-6340667068bfbSimla-Burcu-Harma.jpg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/6340667068bfa-6340667068bfbSimla-Burcu-Harma.jpg-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/6340667068bfa-6340667068bfbSimla-Burcu-Harma.jpg-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"simla-harma\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/simla-burcu-harma\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simla Harma<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>\u00c9cole Polytechnique F\u00e9d\u00e9rale de Lausanne<br><em>Cloud Infrastructure<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a person posing for the camera\" class=\"wp-image-884043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-1524x1536.jpg 1524w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-2032x2048.jpg 2032w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Tara_boroushaki-179x180.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"tara-boroushaki\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.media.mit.edu\/people\/tarab\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tara Boroushaki<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br><em><em>Systems and Networking<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_IMG_0985-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"smile\" class=\"wp-image-884046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_IMG_0985-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_IMG_0985-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/thumbnail_IMG_0985-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"tezira-wanyana\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/fci.must.ac.ug\/member\/tezira-wanyana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tezira Wanyana<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of Cape Town<br><em><em>Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/2022-07-van-headshot-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Van\" class=\"wp-image-884052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/2022-07-van-headshot-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/2022-07-van-headshot-1-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/2022-07-van-headshot-1-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"van-truong\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.van-truong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Truong<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of Pennsylvania<br>Health & Life Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Wenjing-Wang_4.5\u00d75.56-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"wenjing\" class=\"wp-image-884061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Wenjing-Wang_4.5\u00d75.56-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Wenjing-Wang_4.5\u00d75.56-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Wenjing-Wang_4.5\u00d75.56-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"wenjing-wang\">Wenjing Wang<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Peking University<br><em>Perception, Recognition, and Interaction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot-xuanhe-zhou-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"glasses\" class=\"wp-image-884067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot-xuanhe-zhou-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot-xuanhe-zhou-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot-xuanhe-zhou-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"xuanhe-zhou\">Xuanhe Zhou<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Tsinghua University<br><em><em>Hardware and Software Systems<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Headshot_Yijia-Zhang-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Yijia Zhang\" class=\"wp-image-884865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Headshot_Yijia-Zhang-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Headshot_Yijia-Zhang-1-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/10\/Headshot_Yijia-Zhang-1-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"yijia-zhang\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sociology.ubc.ca\/profile\/yijia-zhang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yijia Zhang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of British Columbia<br><em><em>Race & Te<\/em>chnology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot_Yiping_Ma-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"a woman smiling for the camera\" class=\"wp-image-884073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot_Yiping_Ma-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot_Yiping_Ma-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/headshot_Yiping_Ma-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"yiping-ma\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seas.upenn.edu\/~yipingma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yiping Ma<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>University of Pennsylvania<br><em>Security, Privacy, and Cryptography<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yuji-Roh_photo-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"happy\" class=\"wp-image-884079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yuji-Roh_photo-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yuji-Roh_photo-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yuji-Roh_photo-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yuji-Roh_photo-1437x1440.jpeg 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"yuji-roh\">Yuji Roh<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(She\/Her)<br>Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology<br><em>Human and Machine Intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"happy\" class=\"wp-image-884085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/Yulin_Wang_photo-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"yulin-wang\">Yulin Wang<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>Tsinghua University<br><em><em>Perception, Recognition, and Interaction<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/09\/2022-fellows-yuqi-li-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Yuqi Li\" class=\"wp-image-881850\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"yuqi-li\">Yuqi Li<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>University of Chinese Academy of Sciences<br><em><em>Computational Science<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/zeliu2-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a person wearing glasses and smiling at the camera\" class=\"wp-image-884100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/zeliu2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/zeliu2-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2022\/05\/zeliu2-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ze-liu\">Ze Liu<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(He\/Him)<br>University of Science and Technology of China<br><em>Perception, Recognition, and Interaction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/phd-fellowship\/people\/\"><strong>Meet our current recipients ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meet-our-past-microsoft-research-fellows\">Meet our past Microsoft Research Fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"angelica-moreira\">Ang\u00e9lica Moreira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal University of Minas Gerais<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"antonio-correia\">Ant\u00f3nio Correia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes and Alto Douro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chloe-hsu\">Chloe Hsu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cristian-bodnar\">Cristian Bodnar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Cambridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"didac-suris-coll-vinent\">D\u00eddac Sur\u00eds Coll-Vinent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dorcas-mwigereri\">Dorcas Mwigereri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emily-aiken\">Emily Aiken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California Berkeley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emily-tseng\">Emily Tseng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cornell University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fernando-ochoa\">Fernando Ochoa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New York University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gean-pereira\">Gean Pereira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of S\u00e3o Paulo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hagai-rossman\">Hagai Rossman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weizmann Institute of Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hari-vediramana-krishnan\">Hari Vediramana Krishnan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Waterloo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jorge-wagner-filho\">Jorge Wagner Filho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"julia-mindlin\">Julia Mindlin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linde-hesse\">Linde Hesse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Oxford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manling-li\">Manling Li<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marcin-copik\">Marcin Copik<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ETH-Zurich<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marco-faltelli\">Marco Faltelli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Rome Tor Vergata<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matthew-aguirre\">Matthew Aguirre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maurice-bailleu\">Maurice Bailleu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Edinburgh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"michihiro-yasunaga\">Michihiro Yasunaga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"misbath-daouda\">Misbath Daouda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbia University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"natalie-popescu\">Natalie Popescu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Princeton University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"noor-sajid\">Noor Sajid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University College London<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"olalekan-j-a-akintande\">Olalekan J. A. Akintande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Ibadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safinah-arshad-ali\">Safinah Arshad Ali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sofia-bourhim\">Sofia Bourhim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohammed V University of Rabat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stefanny-salcidua\">Stefanny Salcidua<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Universidad Adolfo Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stella-bitchebe\">Stella Bitchebe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpesy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thuy-duong-vuong\">Thuy-Duong Vuong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toluwanimi-toulawa-odemuyiwa\">Toluwanimi (Toulawa) Odemuyiwa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California-Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"washington-luis-de-souza-ramos\">Washington Luis de Souza Ramos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal University of Minas Gerais<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zhanat-makhataeva\">Zhanat Makhataeva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nazarbayev University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zhihan-guo\">Zhihan Guo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joshua-brakensiek\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/web.stanford.edu\/~jbrakens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Brakensiek<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stefany-cruz\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/stefanylcruz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefany Cruz<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northwestern University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MfUEKVTdQtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emma-dauterman\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/people.eecs.berkeley.edu\/~edauterman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma Dauterman<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/opBqZecA178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adebayo-eisape\">Adebayo Eisape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Johns Hopkins University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N231B4GeIJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jordan-henkel\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/pages.cs.wisc.edu\/~jjhenkel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Henkel<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1uQr5iuyURU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jiaxin-huang\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/teapot123.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiaxin Huang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g89H4lIkvhE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"demba-komma\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/komma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demba Komma<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Michigan, Ann Arbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DuOQus7YOm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sekwon-lee\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sekwonlee.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sekwon Lee<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQsqb9ebF-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lianhui-qin\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/lianhuiqin\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lianhui Qin<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"morgan-klaus-scheuerman\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morgan-klaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morgan Klaus Scheuerman<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Colorado Boulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UgJie7ZRp4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marrok-sedgwick\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/fearlessmindstheatrical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marrok Sedgwick<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Illinois at Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9cHaynQyTaE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valeri-n-vasquez\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/vnvasquez.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00e1leri N. V\u00e1squez<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ynjQj2ZtXPo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"randi-williams\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/web.media.mit.edu\/~randiw12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randi Williams<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fWTXeeCQLaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xinyu-wu\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.andrew.cmu.edu\/user\/xinyuw1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xinyu Wu<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z5GEh0p6HKg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bin-yang\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cs.toronto.edu\/~byang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bin Yang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"david-acuna\">David Acuna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emily-alsentzer\">Emily Alsentzer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"segun-taofeek-aroyehun\">Segun Taofeek Aroyehun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instituto Polit\u00e9cnico Nacional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Latin America PhD Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lukas-burkhalter\">Lukas Burkhalter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ETH Z\u00fcrich<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 EMEA PhD Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poulami-das\">Poulami Das<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sarah-fakhoury\">Sarah Fakhoury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hao-shu-fang\">Hao-Shu Fang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shanghai Jiao Tong University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Asia Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"daya-guo\">Daya Guo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Yat-sen University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Asia Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xu-han\">Xu Han<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tsinghua University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Asia Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zoe-hitzig\">Zo\u00eb Hitzig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 PhD Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yangbangyan-jiang\">Yangbangyan Jiang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Chinese Academy of Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Asia Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jazette-johnson\">Jazette Johnson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California, Irvine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanghoon-kang\">Sanghoon Kang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 Asia Fellowship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 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universities globally pursuing research aligned to the Microsoft Research areas of focus.\r\n<h3>How to submit a proposal<\/h3>\r\nSee your region for details, instructions, and answers to common questions.\r\n<h2>About<\/h2>\r\nThe Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. We currently offer PhD fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), and Latin America.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#!people\"><strong>Meet the current Microsoft Research PhD Fellows from around the globe &gt;<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nOver the last two decades, the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship program has supported over 700 fellows around the world, many of whom have gone on to work at Microsoft. Others have gone on to perform pioneering research elsewhere within the technology industry or accept faculty appointments at leading universities.\r\n\r\nThe details of the fellowship program vary by region. Please see your region tab for details and instructions, as well as the FAQ for answers to common questions.\r\n<h2>Regions<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#!asia-pacific\">Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#!canada-us\">Canada &amp; United States<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#!emea\">Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#!latin-america\">Latin America<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWe are always looking for the best and brightest talent and celebrate individuality. We invite and encourage candidates to come as they are and do what they love.\r\n<h2>Contact us<\/h2>\r\nDirect any questions not answered here to the regional program managers.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Asia-Pacific: Yunyun Jiang at <a href=\"mailto:fellowra@microsoft.com;?subject=Microsoft%20Research%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20General%20Inquiry\">fellowra@microsoft.com<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Canada &amp; US, EMEA, and Latin America: <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=Microsoft%20Research%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20General%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"id":1,"name":"Asia-Pacific","content":"<h2>Asia-Pacific<\/h2>\r\nFor the purposes of this fellowship, applicants must attend a university in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan.\r\n\r\nThe Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship program identifies the next generation of research leaders through a unique program that offers a combination of mentorship, research, networking, and academic opportunities to promising young candidates. Since its inception in 1999, the program has attracted over one thousand PhD candidates from top universities in the Asia-Pacific region, and 441 outstanding PhD students have been awarded the Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship honor. Fellows have gone on\u202fto become prominent researchers and influential individuals in academia and industry.\r\n\r\nFellows earn more than a simple scholarship; they enjoy long-term close engagement with Microsoft Research Asia, one of the leading computer science research labs in the world.\u202fEach winner has the opportunity to complete an internship, during which they participate in hands-on, advanced research at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/lab\/microsoft-research-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Research Asia<\/a> in Beijing, China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timeline<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>For the next round of fellowships, check back the first week of May 2022.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Provisions of the award\"]\r\n\r\nThe Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship Program offers some of the industry\u2019s most competitive incentives and rewards, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cash awards of $10,000 USD, which can be used to support research initiatives and academic endeavors including, but not limited to: attending international research conferences\/events, and subsidizing paper and patent application fees.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The guarantee of an optional three-month internship at Microsoft Research Asia.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opportunity for intensive and individualized mentorship programs with a dedicated senior researcher, to help facilitate the fellow\u2019s research until graduation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opportunity to attend the Microsoft Research Asia Academic Conference.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>At the discretion of Microsoft Research Asia, advisors of fellows might be invited to participate in collaborative research projects and academic exchange events.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Eligibility criteria\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Applicants must attend a university in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan, and do research work that relates to computing topics in which Microsoft Research is concerned with (click on Research Areas at the top of the page for a full list).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>According to the definition of the normative period of PhD programs of the applicant\u2019s university and region, the applicant must graduate in 2023 or later. The applicants and their advisors will be asked for supporting documents, if needed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship Committee has final determination of the interpretation of the above clauses.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Supplementary information\"]\r\nMicrosoft has always been committed to the mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more and has actively promoted the extensive application of computer technology in various fields and in public welfare undertakings. With the progress of data acquisition, data processing, and artificial intelligence in recent years, computer technology is playing an increasingly important role in the research of basic science. The current problems and challenges faced by human society also require the urgent intersection and integration of basic scientific research and computer science. Based on the current trends and demand, the fellowship will continue to welcome applicants in the field of Computational Science in order to discover academic talents who are innovating computer theory and technology to promote the development of basic scientific research, and to support and encourage them to better carry out their potential research work.\r\n<h3>Related Computational Science subject areas<\/h3>\r\nPlease refer to the <em>Our research<\/em> &gt; <em>Other Sciences<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site to learn more about these research areas:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Computational Ecology &amp; Environmental Studies\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/making-air-quality-data-meaningful-coupling-objective-measurement-with-subjective-experience-through-narration\/\">Making Air Quality Data Meaningful: Coupling Objective Measurement with Subjective Experience through Narration<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/contract-design-for-afforestation-programs\/\">Contract Design for Afforestation Programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/architecting-datacenters-for-sustainability-greener-data-storage-using-synthetic-dna\/\">Architecting Datacenters for Sustainability: Greener Data Storage using Synthetic DNA<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/multispecies-bioacoustic-classification-using-transfer-learning-of-deep-convolutional-neural-networks-with-pseudo-labeling\/\">Multispecies Bioacoustic Classification Using Transfer Learning of Deep Convolutional Neural Networks with Pseudo-labeling<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/stay-ahead-of-poachers-illegal-wildlife-poaching-prediction-and-patrol-planning-under-uncertainty-with-field-test-evaluations\/\">Stay Ahead of Poachers: Illegal Wildlife Poaching Prediction and Patrol Planning Under Uncertainty with Field Test Evaluations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational Biomedical Science &amp; Public Health\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/collaboration\/studies-in-pandemic-preparedness\/\">Studies in Pandemic Preparedness<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/an-empirical-comparison-of-preservation-methods-for-synthetic-dna-data-storage\/\">An Empirical Comparison of Preservation Methods for Synthetic DNA Data Storage<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/towards-compliant-data-management-systems-for-healthcare-ml\/\">Towards Compliant Data Management Systems for Healthcare ML<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/disentangling-human-error-from-the-ground-truth-in-segmentation-of-medical-images\/\">Disentangling Human Error from the Ground Truth in Segmentation of Medical Images<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/understanding-the-human-brain-using-brain-organoids-and-a-structure-function-theory\/\">Understanding the Human Brain using Brain Organoids and a Structure-Function Theory<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational Physics\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/solving-quantum-many-body-problem-artificial-neural-networks\/\">Solving the Quantum Many-Body Problem with Artificial Neural Networks<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41557-020-0544-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep-neural-network solution of the electronic Schr\u00f6dinger equation<\/a> | Nature Chemistry<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2005.00223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pushing the limit of molecular dynamics with ab initio accuracy to 100 million atoms with machine learning<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2010.08895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fourier Neural Operator for Parametric Partial Differential Equations<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2102.01010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machine learning accelerated computational fluid dynamics<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2010.03409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Mesh-Based Simulation with Graph Networks<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational Materials Science\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/learning-composable-energy-surrogates-for-pde-order-reduction\/\">Learning Composable Energy Surrogates for PDE Order Reduction<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/how-machine-learning-can-help-select-capping-layers-to-suppress-perovskite-degradation\/\">How machine learning can help select capping layers to suppress perovskite degradation<\/a> | Nature Communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/electrical-probes-of-the-non-abelian-spin-liquid-in-kitaev-materials\/\">Electrical Probes of the Non-Abelian Spin Liquid in Kitaev Materials<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/publication\/optimized-micromagnet-geometries-for-majorana-zero-modes-in-low-g-factor-materials\/\">Optimized micromagnet geometries for Majorana zero modes in low g-factor materials<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Other computational science fields<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Evaluation criteria of computational science area applicants<\/h3>\r\nIn the Computational Science area, The MSRA Fellowship program focuses on doctoral students who have promoted and expanded research work in the above fields through innovations in computer theory, algorithms, and systems and have made influential achievements. We also look at doctoral students who have made contributions to the development of computer technology by introducing the research methods, theories, and technologies of basic science into the computer science field.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Application details\"]\r\n<strong>The Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship application period closed on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM Beijing Time.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must apply directly for the scholarship.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Applications must include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An application form<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2021\/04\/MSRA_Fellowship_Application_Form-2021.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download template here<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Research Statement. This statement (of approximately 1,000 words) provides a summary of your research accomplishments and current work, and highlight your most outstanding contribution to the academia. It must discuss the future direction and potential of your work, especially your research plan for the next few years of PhD study.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>At least two letters of reference from established researchers familiar with your research. Of these, one letter should come from your advisor. Scanned copies of the signed recommendation letters should be sent, by those recommending you, directly to <a href=\"mailto:fellowra@microsoft.com\">fellowra@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Applications must be submitted via the online application tool in any of the following formats: Word document, text-only file, PDF or ZIP. Email or hard copy applications will not be considered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Applications submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information in submitted applications. Therefore, applications should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research Asia cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive fellowship awards.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div>[msr-button text=\"Submit an application\" url=\"http:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2021\" new-window=\"true\" ]<\/div>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"FAQ\"]\r\n<h3>What should be included in a research statement?<\/h3>\r\nThe research statement should provide a summary of your research accomplishments and current work and highlight your most outstanding contribution to the academia. Importantly, it should clearly discuss the future direction and potential of your work, especially your research plan for the next few years of PhD study. It should be technical but remain intelligible to any reviewer of the track (we have four general tracks, which you can find in the online application tool). Because your research statement may be read by a reviewer with same track but outside of your subdiscipline, it is important to keep the \u201cbig picture\u201d in mind. A strong research statement presents a readable, compelling, and realistic research agenda with clear potential results. Research statements can be weakened by overly ambitious proposals, a lack of clear direction, and a lack of big-picture focus.\r\n\r\n<strong>Some general advice:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The goal of the research statement is to introduce yourself to a search committee and make them excited about your research. This committee will likely contain scientists both in and outside of your subdiscipline. The statement may be around 1,000 words, keeping in mind that <em>you want people to read it and buy in, <\/em>so please don\u2019t make it too long or too short<em>. <\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Think of the overarching theme guiding your main research subject area. Write an essay that lays out:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The main theme(s), why it is important, and what specific skills you will use to attack the problem.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A couple of specific examples of problems you have already worked on with success \u2014\u00a0to build credibility and give people an idea of what it is you do.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A discussion of the future direction of your research. This section should build on the above and be exciting to people both in and outside your field. If you think that your research could lead to answers for big, exciting questions \u2014\u00a0say so and reach for the stars.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tie it all off with a final paragraph that leaves the reader with a good overall impression of your research.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>There is no need to mention all of your projects; stick to those that align with your overarching theme. Introducing no more than three (3) research works is strongly recommended.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pay attention to jargon. You want reviewers to understand everything in your statement. Remember that the goal is to make the search committee excited about you \u2014\u00a0and they won\u2019t be excited about something they can\u2019t understand.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If you have something that sets you apart (e.g. a prestigious achievement in your field), you may want to include it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There are no excuses for spelling errors.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Who should submit the applications?<\/h3>\r\nRequired application materials can be submitted directly online by the applicant. The online application tool is available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cmtint.research.microsoft.com\/MSRAFellowship2021<\/a>\r\n<h3>In what language and format must the application materials be?<\/h3>\r\nAll application materials must be in English. All documents submitted must be in Word document, text-only file, PDF, or ZIP file format.\r\n<h3>Students from which areas are encouraged to apply?<\/h3>\r\nStudents must be doing research work that relates to computing topics in which Microsoft Research is concerned with (click on <em>Our research<\/em> at the top of the page for a full list).\r\n\r\n<strong>Four major directions for reference:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Human machine intelligence\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Big data mining<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Knowledge mining<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Natural language processing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Theory<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Urban computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Web search and data mining<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Perception, recognition, interaction\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Graphics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multimedia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Robotics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vision<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hardware and software systems\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Applied algorithms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cloud computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Devices<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mobile sensing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Networking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Software analytics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational science\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Computational ecology &amp; environmental studies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational biomedical science &amp; public health<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational physics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computational materials science<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Other computational science fields<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Are first-year students eligible to apply?<\/h3>\r\nFirst-year students are eligible to apply if they have already enrolled in a PhD program by the time of the nomination.\r\n<h3>Are second-year students eligible to apply?<\/h3>\r\nIt depends on the expected graduation date of the normative PhD study you are enrolled in. If the student will graduate in 2023 or later, then they are eligible.\r\n<h3>When will the review results be announced?<\/h3>\r\nSelected applicants will receive notification of their acceptance status by early October 2021. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research Asia cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive fellowship awards.\r\n<h3>If selected, when can I come to Microsoft Research Asia for my internship?<\/h3>\r\nA three-month internship at Microsoft Research Asia is guaranteed, and you may request to come for an internship at any time before you complete your PhD. Besides working with experienced mentors, an internship at Microsoft Research Asia allows fellows to present to and discuss with diverse researchers, which will help them expand their horizons and provide experience in large international corporations. To date, more than 200 fellows have interned. For more information about internship opportunities at Microsoft Research Asia, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/careers\/\">Careers page<\/a>.\r\n<h3>What are the intellectual property implications of a Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe funds are given as an unrestricted gift. Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Microsoft Research Asia. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Microsoft Research Asia intern.\r\n<h3>Are students from other countries or regions eligible?<\/h3>\r\nMicrosoft Research Asia Fellowship only accepts applicants with universities in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.\r\n\r\nPlease send email directly to <a href=\"mailto:fellowRA@microsoft.com\">fellowRA@microsoft.com<\/a> for other questions.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"},{"id":2,"name":"Canada & US","content":"<h2>Canada &amp; United States<\/h2>\r\nFor the purposes of this fellowship, nominees must attend a university in Canada or the United States.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timeline<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>For the next round of fellowships, check back the first week of May 2022.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Provisions of the award\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Tuition and fees will be covered for two academic years (2022\u201323 and 2023\u201324).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A $42,000 USD stipend will be provided to help with living expenses while in school for two academic years (2022-23 and 2023-24). The stipend is not expected to cover all living expenses; it can be used for expenses including, but not limited to, childcare, conference fees and travel, research equipment, meals, rent, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Eligibility criteria\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Fellows should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must be nominated by their university. Their nomination must be submitted by someone designated by the department chair\u2019s office in order to ensure the number of nominations per department is not exceeded.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students must be enrolled at a university in Canada or the United States.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft as noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site and listed below. Explore our website to learn more about these areas of research.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Algorithms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Artificial intelligence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Audio &amp; acoustics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computer vision<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Data platforms and analytics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ecology &amp; environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Economics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Graphics &amp; multimedia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hardware &amp; devices<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human-computer interaction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human language technologies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mathematics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medical, health &amp; genomics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Programming languages &amp; software engineering<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Quantum computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Search &amp; information retrieval<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Security, privacy &amp; cryptography<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social sciences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Systems &amp; networking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Technology for emerging markets<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students must be in their third year of their PhD program in the fall semester or quarter of 2021. The department chair\u2019s office at the nominating university will need to attest that the student will be considered a third year PhD student at that time having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing. This includes those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The recipient must remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program during the two consecutive academic years of the award or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g. if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship may not receive another fellowship from another technology company during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships may become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Nomination details\"]\r\n\r\nNominations for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship closed on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. Universities should inform their students once they have submitted their nomination so the nominees can begin collecting the details listed under Proposal requirements below. Nominated PhD students will receive an invitation email by July 9, 2021 to submit their proposal.\r\n\r\nThe below outlines the information necessary if you are submitting a nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university. A maximum of four nominations per department will be accepted; if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing. This includes those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nominations must include:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your name, email, and job title as the person submitting the nomination on behalf of the department chair\u2019s office at your university<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attest that the process used to determine which student(s) to nominate from your department for this fellowship was fair and non-discriminatory<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nominee\u2019s name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Primary and secondary areas of research (from those noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attest that as of the fall semester or quarter of 2021, the university considers the nominee will be a third year PhD student (having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Indicate as to whether or not the nominee you are putting forth self-identifies as underrepresented in the field of computing (as detailed above)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor questions regarding nominations, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Proposal details\"]\r\n\r\nIf you were nominated by the office of the department chair at your university, then you should have received an email from Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship on <strong>July 9, 2021<\/strong>. Please check your junk email folder if you do not see it in your inbox. The email will contain a private link to submit your proposal.\r\n\r\nIf you are a nominee, the below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.\r\n\r\n<strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Primary and secondary areas of research (from those noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (nominee must be in their third year of their PhD program in August\/September 2021 and vetted by the university)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Indicate as to whether or not you are a doctoral student who identifies as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing which include those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+, active or veteran service member, and\/or person with a disability \u2013 if two or three students are nominated, then at least one nominee should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing, and if four are nominated, then at least two nominees should help us increase the opportunities for students who identify as part of a community that is underrepresented in the field of computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Approximate cost of tuition and fees for one academic year<\/li>\r\n \t<li>One to three academic conferences you are most likely to attend<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYour curriculum vitae, thesis statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than five pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>One-page summary (including references with font no smaller than 10-point) of the above thesis proposal or research statement with the first paragraph describing the desired impact your research will have in the field and in society, and why it is important to you \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to request 3 letters of recommendation via the submission portal:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on <strong>August 6, 2021<\/strong>. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMicrosoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.\r\n\r\nIncomplete proposals will not be considered.\r\n\r\nDue to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"FAQ\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Are international students (those who are not citizens of Canada or the United States) eligible?<\/h3>\r\nYes, if you are a full-time international student attending a school in Canada or the United States and meet the eligibility requirements.\r\n<h3>What if I\u2019m a student attending a university outside Canada and the United States?<\/h3>\r\nIf you are a student attending a school outside Canada and the United States, you are ineligible for this fellowship.\r\n<h3>What if I am not starting my third year in a PhD program in academic year 2021\u20132022?<\/h3>\r\nStudents must be in their third year in a PhD program in August\/September 2021 in order to submit a proposal for this award.\r\n<h3>How should I determine if I will be in my third year of my PhD program in August\/September 2021? Do you consider master\u2019s degrees when calculating eligibility?<\/h3>\r\nWe find that universities calculate this differently which is why we require the designated person from the department chair\u2019s office to attest that the student will be considered a third year PhD student in August\/September 2021. We kindly leave this to you and your university to determine.\r\n<h3>Do I have to be nominated by my university or can I nominate myself?<\/h3>\r\nTo be considered for the award, you must be nominated by your department within your university. If you are nominated, you will be contacted to submit a proposal.\r\n<h3>Can Microsoft employees or their families be nominated to submit a proposal?<\/h3>\r\nCurrent interns may be nominated. With the exception of interns, employees and directors of Microsoft Corporation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates are not eligible, nor are persons involved in the execution or administration of this fellowship, or the family members of each above (parents, children, siblings, spouse\/domestic partners, or individuals residing in the same household).\r\n\r\n<strong>Nomination questions<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Who is meant to submit the nomination? Does it have to be the Chair of the department or can it be my advisor?<\/h3>\r\nThe Department Chair\u2019s office can designate any staff other than the student to submit the nomination (professor, administrator, graduate officer, etc.). The nomination simply needs to be a coordinated effort with the Department Chair\u2019s office. This is to ensure there are no more than four nominations from each department and the Department Chair\u2019s office is aware of those nominations being submitted.\r\n<h3>Does the Department Chair have to submit a letter through the online tool as well in support of my nomination?<\/h3>\r\nNo, we do not require a letter from the Department Chair.\r\n<h3>Does whether or not a student's research is already being funded impact their eligibility for nomination and\/or receiving the award?<\/h3>\r\nNot from our perspective. However, should the student be chosen for both a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship and a fellowship from another technology company or institution during the same academic period, they will be asked to choose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Areas of research<\/strong>\r\n<h3>You specify very broad focus areas of research. Are there any proposals or projects that you are more interested in than others or is it up to us to choose? Is it mostly software solutions or is there any hardware interest?<\/h3>\r\nThere are plenty of both hardware and software projects currently in Microsoft Research. The reason the areas of research are broad is that Microsoft Research is very broad, and there are a number of people reviewing the fellowship proposals across a wide range of areas. Look at the work people in Microsoft Research are doing by clicking on the areas noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site which will give you some idea of the focus areas within the broad areas to guide your focus area choice. In the end, propose the work you are interested in doing.\r\n<h3>How do areas of interest factor into fellowship proposal evaluations? Are there areas of interest that Microsoft Research is more focused on this year?<\/h3>\r\nIt depends on the individuals involved in reviewing the proposal, and it is hard to say what is going to be of more interest. The trends of the industry are probably going to be reflected in what is interesting in general. Guiding question: Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.\r\n<h3>How do I determine my primary and secondary areas of research? Where is the appropriate place to describe how they relate to my work (whether it's methodologically or theoretically)?<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your choices of primary and secondary areas of research help us choose who reviews your proposal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pick areas that align with conferences\/journals where you would publish.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The one-pager is the appropriate place to describe how research areas relate to your research.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How do I choose which to pick for my area of research if my research is very interdisciplinary?<\/h3>\r\nMicrosoft Research is interdisciplinary, so it is something we understand. What you choose as an area of research is a \u201csoft\u201d preference and will simply help us better route your proposal. Utilize the primary and secondary areas of research option to help capture and communicate your area of research the best you can.\r\n\r\nHere are some suggestions and guiding questions to help you choose a research area:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you have a home conference? Are there one or two conferences you go to in a more specific area?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is there a set of faculty\/professors you know in a specific area?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who do you want to be reading your proposal?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who would you want to network with? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who would be most excited about my topic? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How related does my work need to be to the research at Microsoft?<\/h3>\r\nYour work should be of interest to Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft; however, it doesn\u2019t need to directly line up with an existing project or topic. It is important for your work to be related enough that we will be able to review it and have interest in supporting it. Microsoft Research is large, interdisciplinary, and covers a broad area \u2014 use the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site as a guideline for the areas we cover. When in doubt, we suggest you browse the webpages of Microsoft Research lab members and those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft who look like they may be related to your area and see if they have papers in the similar topics or publish in conferences you publish in and\/or attend. If you find one or more such people that share these connections with you, then you can feel confident that your work is related enough to submit a proposal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student's plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.\r\n<h3>What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\r\nWhen reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.\r\n<h3>If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\r\nIf it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.\r\n<h3>Should the one-page research statement be a short synopsis of the five-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\r\nThe one-page research statement and the five-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed, and its first paragraph should describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society.\r\n<h3>Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be no more than 5 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point. The one-page summary of the aforementioned thesis proposal or research statement should also include references.\r\n\r\n<strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong>\r\n<h3>My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\r\nGiven you have three letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.\r\n<h3>Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\r\nThe purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.\r\n<h3>It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\r\nAt least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.\r\n<h3>For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\r\nThose you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Review process<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\r\nProposals will be reviewed by Microsoft Research lab members and researchers within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.\r\n<h3>What are you looking for when you review my proposal?<\/h3>\r\nWe look at how cutting edge your research is as well as the significance and impact of the research. We carefully read through your five-page thesis proposal or research statement, three letters of recommendation, and your CV to try to gauge this.\r\n<h3>When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\r\nNominees will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n<h3>How many proposals were there last year?<\/h3>\r\nThere were over 600 proposals submitted last year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award details<\/strong>\r\n<h3>If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\r\nPersons awarded a fellowship in October will receive their financial awards by September of the following year. Tuition and fees are covered from the fall term through the end of the spring term. Microsoft sends payment directly to the university, who will disperse funds according to their guidelines. This award will be provided as an unrestricted gift with no terms and restrictions applied to it. No portion of these funds should be applied to overhead or other indirect costs.\r\n<h3>Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe tax implications for your tuition and fees and stipend are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.\r\n<h3>Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions unless and until the fellowship recipient also accepts an internship. If you accept an internship, you will be subject to the same restrictions as any other Microsoft intern.\r\n<h3>Is an internship included as part of the award?<\/h3>\r\nNo. If a fellow is interested, applying for an internship at Microsoft is strongly encouraged, but not guaranteed or required.\r\n<h3>Can I simultaneously receive other fellowships?<\/h3>\r\nIf you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may not receive another fellowship from another technology company or institution during the same academic period. Fellows accepting multiple fellowships will become ineligible to receive continued funding from Microsoft. Microsoft will at its sole discretion consider a joint fellowship with a government or non-profit organization. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a> for consideration. You may not hold more than one student award at a time from Microsoft Research.\r\n<h3>Is childcare an approved use of my stipend?<\/h3>\r\nAbsolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.\r\n\r\nFor questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Canada\/US%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"},{"id":3,"name":"EMEA","content":"<h2>Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa (EMEA)<\/h2>\r\nFor the purposes of this fellowship, those students submitting a proposal must attend a university in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timeline<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>For the next round of fellowships, check back the first week of May 2022.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Provisions of the award\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2022\u201323.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eligible recipients will be offered a 12-week paid internship with Microsoft Research\u2019s Cambridge, UK lab, or the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Eligibility criteria\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, or Africa).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proposed research must be closely related to one of the themes at Microsoft Research Cambridge:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/\">Confidential Computing<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/machine-intelligence\/\">Machine Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2022 or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Proposal details\"]\r\nProposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM UTC. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.\r\n\r\n<strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Primary area of research (from those listed below)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/cloud-infrastructure\/\">Cloud Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/confidential-computing\/\">Confidential Computing<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/future-of-work\/\">Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/healthcare-intelligence\/\">Health Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/theme\/machine-intelligence\/\">Machine Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your third year or beyond sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>One to three academic conferences you are most likely to attend<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYour curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than two pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Summary of the above thesis proposal or research statement (no more than 150 words; font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM UTC. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMicrosoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.\r\n\r\nIncomplete proposals will not be considered.\r\n\r\nDue to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"FAQ\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Can EMEA PhD Scholars submit a proposal for this fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nYes, Microsoft EMEA PhD Scholars may submit a proposal for this fellowship.\r\n<h3>What if I'm a student attending a university outside of EMEA?<\/h3>\r\nStudents attending a school outside of EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) are ineligible for this fellowship.\r\n<h3>What if I am not in my third year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\r\nStudents must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.\r\n<h3>In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\r\nAll documents should be in English.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student's plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.\r\n<h3>What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\r\nWhen reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.\r\n<h3>If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\r\nIf it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.\r\n<h3>Should the summary research statement be a short synopsis of the two-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\r\nThe summary research statement and the two-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed.\r\n<h3>Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be no more than 2 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point.\r\n\r\n<strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong>\r\n<h3>My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\r\nGiven you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.\r\n<h3>Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\r\nThe purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.\r\n<h3>It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\r\nAt least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.\r\n<h3>For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\r\nThose you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Review process<\/strong>\r\n<h3>How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\r\nReviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.\r\n<h3>Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\r\nProposals will be reviewed by researchers at Microsoft.\r\n<h3>What are you looking for in a proposal?<\/h3>\r\nAccomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.\r\n<h3>When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\r\nStudents will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award details<\/strong>\r\n<h3>If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\r\nPersons awarded a fellowship in October 2021 will receive their financial awards at the beginning of their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.\r\n<h3>Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.\r\n<h3>Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.\r\n<h3>Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\r\nIf you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.\r\n<h3>Am I required to accept the internship offer?<\/h3>\r\nNo. We offer it as part of the fellowship, but it is up to you if you wish to accept the internship.\r\n<h3>Can I choose the team I want to intern with?<\/h3>\r\nWe will do our best to connect you with the researcher that you requested, but that cannot be assured.\r\n<h3>If selected as a fellow for the academic year 2022-23, when can I intern with Microsoft Research Cambridge?<\/h3>\r\nInternships are typically for 12 weeks. We will work with you to determine the optimal timing for your internship.\r\n<h3>Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nAbsolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.\r\n\r\nFor questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20EMEA%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"},{"id":4,"name":"Latin America","content":"<h2>Latin America<\/h2>\r\nFor the purposes of this fellowship, those students submitting a proposal must attend a university in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, or Puerto Rico.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timeline<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>For the next round of fellowships, check back the first week of May 2022.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Provisions of the award\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>$15,000 USD is provided to help complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work for academic year 2022\u201323.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Opportunities will be provided to build relationships with research teams at Microsoft and receive mentorship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Eligibility criteria\"]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Students should support this mission and embrace opportunities to foster diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must be enrolled at a university in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, or Puerto Rico.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft as noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site and listed below. Explore our website to learn more about these areas of research.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Algorithms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Artificial intelligence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Audio &amp; acoustics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Computer vision<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Data platforms and analytics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ecology &amp; environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Economics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Graphics &amp; multimedia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hardware &amp; devices<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human-computer interaction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human language technologies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mathematics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medical, health &amp; genomics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Programming languages &amp; software engineering<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Quantum computing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Search &amp; information retrieval<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Security, privacy &amp; cryptography<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social sciences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Systems &amp; networking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Technology for emerging markets<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students must continue to be enrolled at the university in the beginning of academic year 2022 or forfeit the award. Fellowships are not available for extension. If you require time away for family or medical leave, this will be accommodated. If you are unsure if a particular need for time away will affect the award, you can contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Latin%20American%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Payment of the award, as described above, will be made directly to the university and dispersed according to the university\u2019s policies. Microsoft will have discretion as to how any remaining funds will be used if the student is no longer qualified to receive funding (e.g., if the student unenrolls from the program, graduates, or transfers to a different university).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Funding is for use only during the recipient\u2019s time in the PhD program; it cannot be used for support in a role past graduation, such as a postdoc or faculty position. Those interested in receiving this fellowship will need to confirm their PhD program starting month and year, as well as their expected graduation month and year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A recipient of the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism will forfeit their funding.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PhD students submitting a proposal should be able to communicate about their research (both in writing and verbally) in English.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"Proposal details\"]\r\nProposals and letters of recommendation for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship were accepted through Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. The below outlines the information necessary to submit your proposal in our submission portal.\r\n\r\n<strong>You will be asked to answer the below questions in a form:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your name, email, country, university, and department<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Primary and secondary areas of research (from those noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement title<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Month and year entered the PhD program and expected graduation date (you must be entering your third year or beyond sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>URL to your professional website (optional, but strongly recommended; you are encouraged to make certain it is up-to-date)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>One to three academic conferences you are most likely to attend<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-assessment of the Statement of Good Standing: \u201c<em>I declare I have never been disciplined for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism. If I am selected to receive funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program, during my funding time period, I agree to inform Microsoft should I be subjected to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or plagiarism which would result in forfeiture of funding under Microsoft\u2019s Fellowship program.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to upload 3 documents:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYour curriculum vitae, thesis proposal or research statement, and one-page summary will be uploaded separately. Proposals must be submitted in English, and accepted formats are docx, doc, and pdf. Email or hard-copy submissions will not be considered. Name the individual files using the convention indicated below. Include your first name and last name as part of your file name each separated by an underscore (e.g. Jane_Smith_cv.docx).\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae \u2013 <strong>file name: cv<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis proposal or research statement (short and concise is recommended\u2014no more than five pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point) \u2013 <strong>file name: thesis<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>One-page summary (including references with font no smaller than 10-point) of the above thesis proposal or research statement with the first paragraph describing the desired impact your research will have in the field and in society, and why it is important to you \u2013 <strong>file name: summary<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>You will be asked to request 2 letters of recommendation (third one being optional) via the submission portal:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Add the contact information (name, affiliation, email) and send the email request through the submission portal to your two or three recommenders as soon as possible so they have ample time to provide a letter. Their deadline is the same as your proposal deadline on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Daylight Time. They should be established researchers familiar with your research (at least one of which must be from your primary academic advisor\/supervisor and only one letter can be from a current Microsoft employee). Once you send the request through the submission portal, they will receive a private link to upload a letter of recommendation for you. Please note that you and your recommenders may need to check your junk folders in order to find emails from our portal. As reference, here is a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zenginehq.com\/article\/873-not-receiving-emails-troubleshooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various system email addresses<\/a> you can add to allowed emails.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMicrosoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information submitted in the proposals. Therefore, proposals should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public the information on those proposals that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.\r\n\r\nIncomplete proposals will not be considered.\r\n\r\nDue to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding proposals, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Latin%20America%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"FAQ\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility questions<\/strong>\r\n<h3>What if I'm a student attending a university in a Latin American country not listed?<\/h3>\r\nStudents attending a school outside of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico are ineligible for this fellowship at this time.\r\n<h3>What if I will not be in my third year or beyond during the submission period?<\/h3>\r\nStudents must be entering their third year or beyond of their PhD program sometime between August 2021 \u2013 July 2022 having taken into account transfers, approved leaves of absence, etc.\r\n<h3>In what language should the proposal be submitted?<\/h3>\r\nAll documents should be in English.\r\n\r\n<strong>Areas of research<\/strong>\r\n<h3>You specify very broad focus areas of research. Are there any proposals or projects that you are more interested in than others or is it up to us to choose? Is it mostly software solutions or is there any hardware interest?<\/h3>\r\nThere are plenty of both hardware and software projects currently in Microsoft Research. The reason the areas of research are broad is that Microsoft Research is very broad, and there are a number of people reviewing the fellowship proposals across a wide range of areas. Look at the work people in Microsoft Research are doing by clicking on the areas noted in the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site which will give you some idea of the focus areas within the broad areas to guide your focus area choice. In the end, propose the work you are interested in doing.\r\n<h3>How do areas of interest factor into fellowship proposal evaluations? Are there areas of interest that Microsoft Research is more focused on this year?<\/h3>\r\nIt depends on the individuals involved in reviewing the proposal, and it is hard to say what is going to be of more interest. The trends of the industry are probably going to be reflected in what is interesting in general. Guiding question: Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.\r\n<h3>How do I determine my primary and secondary areas of research? Where is the appropriate place to describe how they relate to my work (whether it's methodologically or theoretically)?<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your choices of primary and secondary areas of research help us choose who reviews your proposal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pick areas that align with conferences\/journals where you would publish.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The one-pager is the appropriate place to describe how research areas relate to your research.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How do I choose which to pick for my area of research if my research is very interdisciplinary?<\/h3>\r\nMicrosoft Research is interdisciplinary, so it is something we understand. What you choose as an area of research is a \u201csoft\u201d preference and will simply help us better route your proposal. Utilize the primary and secondary areas of research option to help capture and communicate your area of research the best you can.\r\n\r\nHere are some suggestions and guiding questions to help you choose a research area:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Imagine you succeed. Tell us how someone\u2019s life changes as a result.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you have a home conference? Are there one or two conferences you go to in a more specific area?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is there a set of faculty\/professors you know in a specific area?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who do you want to be reading your proposal?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who would you want to network with? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who would be most excited about my topic? What area of research are they in?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How related does my work need to be to the research at Microsoft?<\/h3>\r\nYour work should be of interest to Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft; however, it doesn\u2019t need to directly line up with an existing project or topic. It is important for your work to be related enough that we will be able to review it and have interest in supporting it. Microsoft Research is large, interdisciplinary, and covers a broad area \u2014 use the <em>Our research<\/em> menu in the top navigation of this site as a guideline for the areas we cover. When in doubt, we suggest you browse the webpages of Microsoft Research lab members and those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft who look like they may be related to your area and see if they have papers in the similar topics or publish in conferences you publish in and\/or attend. If you find one or more such people that share these connections with you, then you can feel confident that your work is related enough to submit a proposal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thesis proposal or research statement<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Are there specific pieces of information I am required to include in my research statement (i.e. research aims, timelines, deliverables) or are you looking for more of a narrative, descriptive format of a student's plan for their doctoral research?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be more of a narrative format. Timelines and deliverables are not necessary. We want to see what you are interested in, where your work is going, and how you would use this fellowship to further your research and contribute to the academic community.\r\n<h3>What sort of balance is expected between what we have done, what we are doing, and what we are planning on doing?<\/h3>\r\nWhen reviewing a proposal, we are looking for more of a future plan. Your research papers tell us what you have done, use the research statement to tell us where you are going.\r\n<h3>If we have just submitted a paper that is going to guide a lot of direction going forward, would you recommend submitting that as preliminary data or attaching an unpublished paper to the proposal?<\/h3>\r\nIf it is relevant, and all co-authors approve of you submitting the unpublished work, we recommend including this in your submission by providing a link in your proposal to the information housed online somewhere like OneDrive (do not add pages to your proposal). Again, all papers should be approved by all-co-authors, for both published and unpublished works.\r\n<h3>Should the one-page research statement be a short synopsis of the five-page research statement, or should they contain distinctively different content?<\/h3>\r\nThe one-page research statement and the five-page research statement should not contain different content; one should be a shorter version of the other. The purpose of the shorter version is to help us triage where proposals go to get reviewed, and its first paragraph should describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society.\r\n<h3>Should I be aware of formatting criteria while writing my research statement?<\/h3>\r\nYour research statement should be no more than 5 pages including references with font no smaller than 10-point. The one-page summary of the aforementioned thesis proposal or research statement should also include references.\r\n\r\n<strong>Letters of recommendation<\/strong>\r\n<h3>My undergrad was in a different field so the research was very different from what I am doing now. Who should write my letters of recommendation?<\/h3>\r\nGiven you have two (with an option of three) letters, it would be good to include a letter from one person who can speak about your current research and one person who has known you longer, even if it may not be in your current research area. The longer-term perspective is definitely important and valuable. The value of a letter is evaluating how you work, how you collaborate with people, and what your process is as a researcher. This transcends what your particular topic is. Keep in mind that one letter doesn\u2019t have to address all things; across all two or three letters, we want to get a full picture of who you are over a longer term, but also insight into your recent work.\r\n<h3>Are you more interested in learning about technical and research specific aspects of my work, or are other things, such as outreach\/other university activities of interest as well?<\/h3>\r\nThe purpose of a letter of recommendation is to provide us with the bigger picture of what you are doing, how you work as a researcher, how you learn, how you approach projects, and how you collaborate with others. The letter will also provide us with insight from people who have been working with you and observing you for some amount of time.\r\n<h3>It was suggested that letters of recommendation come from established researchers. Is this limited to faculty members or would the inclusion of collaborators be acceptable as well?<\/h3>\r\nAt least one recommendation needs to come from an advisor\/supervisor, but letters of recommendation from collaborators are allowed. We are looking for people who can speak to you, your work as a researcher, and your character.\r\n<h3>For the letters of recommendation, is it a system where you list the people and your system will ask those people?<\/h3>\r\nThose you provided as recommenders in our system will be sent an auto-generated email with instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Review process<\/strong>\r\n<h3>How will proposals be judged?<\/h3>\r\nReviewers will rate proposals based on the technical\/scientific quality and the potential impact of the proposed research.\r\n<h3>Who will review the proposals?<\/h3>\r\nProposals will be reviewed by Microsoft Research lab members and researchers within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.\r\n<h3>What are you looking for when you review my proposal?<\/h3>\r\nAccomplishment, impact, and alignment with the work that we are doing at Microsoft Research. Highlight papers you have published and any awards you have received. Describe the impact that your research will have on others and how this award will enable your research.\r\n<h3>When will I know the outcome of the review process?<\/h3>\r\nStudents will be contacted by the end of September regarding the outcome of their submission. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft cannot provide individual feedback on proposals.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award details<\/strong>\r\n<h3>If selected, when will my fellowship begin?<\/h3>\r\nPersons awarded a fellowship in October 2021 will receive their financial awards at the beginning their fourth academic year or beyond. Microsoft sends the payment directly to the university, which then disperses funds according to its guidelines. For example, if your academic year begins in September, your university will receive your funding by September. If your academic year begins in March, your university will receive your funding by March.\r\n<h3>Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe tax implications for the fellowship are based on the policy at your university and applicable tax laws.\r\n<h3>Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nThe Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.\r\n<h3>Can I simultaneously receive fellowships from other companies?<\/h3>\r\nIf you accept a Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, you may receive another fellowship from another company or institution during the same academic period.\r\n<h3>Is childcare an approved use of the fellowship?<\/h3>\r\nAbsolutely! There is no limit to the amount of your stipend that can be used for childcare.\r\n\r\nFor questions not found above, contact Microsoft Research Fellowships at <a href=\"mailto:msfellow@microsoft.com?subject=MSR%20PhD%20Fellowship%20-%20Latin%20America%20Inquiry\">msfellow@microsoft.com<\/a>.\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"},{"id":5,"name":"Community","content":"<a href=\"#!people\"><strong>Meet our current recipients &gt;<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h2>Meet our past Microsoft Research Fellows<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>\r\n[accordion]\r\n[panel header=\"2021 Award Recipients\"]\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Joshua-Brakensiek_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Joshua Brakensiek\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/web.stanford.edu\/~jbrakens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Brakensiek<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Stanford University<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Stefany-Cruz_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ada Lovelace recipient: Stefany Cruz\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stefanylcruz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stefany Cruz<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Northwestern University<\/p>\r\n2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MfUEKVTdQtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Emma-Dauterman_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ada Lovelace recipient: Emma Dauterman\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/people.eecs.berkeley.edu\/~edauterman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma Dauterman<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\r\n2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/opBqZecA178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-715330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2021\/01\/Adebayo_Eisape.jpg\" alt=\"head shot of Adebayo Eisape\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Adebayo Eisape<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Johns Hopkins University<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N231B4GeIJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Jordan-Henkel_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research 2021 PhD Fellow: Jordan Henkel\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.cs.wisc.edu\/~jjhenkel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Henkel<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1uQr5iuyURU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Jiaxin-Huang_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Jiaxin Huang\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teapot123.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiaxin Huang<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g89H4lIkvhE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Demba-Komma_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ada Lovelace recipient: Demba Komma\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/komma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demba Komma<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Michigan, Ann Arbor<\/p>\r\n2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DuOQus7YOm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Sekwon-Lee_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Sekwon Lee\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sekwonlee.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sekwon Lee<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQsqb9ebF-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Lianhui-Qin_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Lianhui Qin\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/lianhuiqin\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lianhui Qin<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Washington<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Morgan-Scheuerman_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Morgan Scheuerman\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morgan-klaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morgan Klaus Scheuerman<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Colorado Boulder<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UgJie7ZRp4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Marrok-Sedgwick_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ada Lovelace recipient: Marrok Sedgwick\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/fearlessmindstheatrical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marrok Sedgwick<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Illinois at Chicago<\/p>\r\n2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9cHaynQyTaE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Valeri-Vasquez_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Valeri Vasquez\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/vnvasquez.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00e1leri N. V\u00e1squez<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ynjQj2ZtXPo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Randi-Williams_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Randi Williams\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/web.media.mit.edu\/~randiw12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randi Williams<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fWTXeeCQLaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Xinyu-Wu_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ada Lovelace recipient: Xinyu Wu\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrew.cmu.edu\/user\/xinyuw1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xinyu Wu<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\r\n2021 Ada Lovelace Fellowship | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z5GEh0p6HKg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance video<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-713923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/12\/Bin-Yang_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2021 PhD Fellowship recipient: Bin Yang\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cs.toronto.edu\/~byang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bin Yang<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Toronto<\/p>\r\n2021 PhD Fellowship\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"2020 Award Recipients\"]\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2018\/08\/PhD2020_David-Acuna.jpg\" alt=\"2020 PhD Fellow: David Acuna\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>David Acuna<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Toronto<\/p>\r\n2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Emily-Alsentzer.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Emily Alsentzer\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Emily Alsentzer<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Harvard Medical School &amp; Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Segun-Aroyehun_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 LATAM PhD Award: Segun Aroyehun\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Segun Taofeek Aroyehun<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Instituto Polit\u00e9cnico Nacional<\/p>\r\n2020 Latin America PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Lukas-Burkhalter_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 EMEA PhD Award: Lukas Burkhalter\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Lukas Burkhalter<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">ETH Z\u00fcrich<\/p>\r\n2020 EMEA PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhD_Fellow_Poulami-Das.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Poulami Das\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Poulami Das<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Georgia Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Sarah-Fakhoury.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Sarah Fakhoury\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Sarah Fakhoury<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Washington State University<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Hao-Shu-Fang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Hao-Shu Fang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Hao-Shu Fang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Shanghai Jiao Tong University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Daya-Guo_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Daya Guo\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Daya Guo<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Sun Yat-sen University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Xu-Han_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Xu Han\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Xu Han<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Zoe-Hitzig.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Zoe Hitzig\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Zo\u00eb Hitzig<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Harvard University<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Yangbangyan-Jiang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Yangbangyan Jiang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Yangbangyan Jiang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Chinese Academy of Sciences<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2018\/08\/PhD2020_Jazette-Johnson.jpg\" alt=\"2020 PhD Fellow: Jazette Johnson\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Jazette Johnson<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of California, Irvine<\/p>\r\n2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Sanghoon-Kang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Sanghoon Kang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Sanghoon Kang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Naoki-Kimura_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Naoki Kimura\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Naoki Kimura<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">The University of Tokyo<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2018\/08\/PhD2020_Aditi-Laddha.jpg\" alt=\"2020 PhD Fellow: Aditi Laddha\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Aditi Laddha<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Georgia Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Zhiyuan-Li.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Zhiyuan Li\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Zhiyuan Li<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Princeton University<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Zili-Meng_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Zili Meng\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Zili Meng<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Amine-Mhedhbi.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Amine Mhedhbi\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Amine Mhedhbi<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Waterloo<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Facundo-Molina_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 LATAM PhD Award: Facundo Molina\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Facundo Molina<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Universidad Nacional de R\u00edo Cuarto<\/p>\r\n2020 Latin America PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Ling-Pan_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Ling Pan\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Ling Pan<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Tianyu-Pang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Tianyu Pang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Tianyu Pang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Wilson-Qin.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Wilson Qin\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Wilson Qin<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Harvard University<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2018\/08\/PhD2020_Sarah-Riley.jpg\" alt=\"2020 PhD Fellow: Sarah Riley\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Sarah A. Riley<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Cornell University<\/p>\r\n2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Jessica-Soares_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 LATAM PhD Award: Jessica Soares\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>J\u00e9ssica Soares dos Santos<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Universidade Federal Fluminense<\/p>\r\n2020 Latin America PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Siddharth-Swaroop_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 EMEA PhD Award: Siddharth Swaroop\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Siddharth Swaroop<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Cambridge<\/p>\r\n2020 EMEA PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Jingxian-Wang.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Jingxian Wang\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Jingxian Wang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Sanghyun-Woo_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Sanghyun Woo\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Sanghyun Woo<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2018\/08\/PhD2020_Wenqi-Xian.jpg\" alt=\"2020 PhD Fellow: Wenqi Xian\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Wenqi Xian<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Cornell University<\/p>\r\n2020 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Juheon-Yi_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Juheon Yi\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Juheon Yi<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Seoul National University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-632418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Jiyong-Yu.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Jiyong Yu\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Jiyong Yu<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-632412 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/2020_PhDFellow_Jieyu-Zhao.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Microsoft Research PhD Fellow: Jieyu Zhao\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Jieyu Zhao<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of California, Los Angeles<\/p>\r\n2020 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-669264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/03\/Luisa-Zintgraf_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"2020 EMEA PhD Award: Luisa Zintgraf\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Luisa Zintgraf<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Oxford<\/p>\r\n2020 EMEA PhD Award\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-708883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2020\/11\/Mo-Zou_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia 2020 Fellow: Mo Zou\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Mo Zou<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Shanghai Jiao Tong University<\/p>\r\n2020 Asia Fellowship\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"2019 Award Recipients\"]\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Shijie-Cao_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Shijie Cao\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Shijie Cao<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Harbin Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Zhenpeng-Chen_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Zhenpeng Chen\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Zhenpeng Chen<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Peking University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Yinpeng-Dong_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Yinpeng Dong\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Yinpeng Dong<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Constantin_Dory_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Constantin Dory, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Constantin Dory<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Stanford University<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Danielle_Gonzalez_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Gonzalez, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Danielle Gonzalez<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Rochester Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Insu-Han_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Insu Han\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Insu Han<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Hirofumi-Inaguma_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Hirofumi Inaguma\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Hirofumi Inaguma<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Kyoto University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Hiwot_Tadese_Kassa_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Hiwot Tadese Kassa, 2019 Microsoft Research Ada Lovelace Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Hiwot Tadese Kassa<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Michigan<\/p>\r\n2019 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Os_Keyes_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Os Keyes, 2019 Microsoft Research Ada Lovelace Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Os Keyes<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Washington<\/p>\r\n2019 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Daehyeok_Kim_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Daehyeok Kim, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Daehyeok Kim<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Dahun-KIm_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Dahun KIm\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Dahun KIm<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2016\/04\/Chao_Liao_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Chao Liao: 2019 Asia Fellowship recipient\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Chao Liao<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Shanghai Jiao Tong University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Lydia_T._Liu_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Lydia T. Liu, 2019 Microsoft Research Ada Lovelace Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Lydia T. Liu<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\r\n2019 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Divine_Maloney_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Divine Maloney, 2019 Microsoft Research Ada Lovelace Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Divine Maloney<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Clemson University<\/p>\r\n2019 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Jayashree_Mohan_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Jayashree Mohan, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Jayashree Mohan<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Ramakanth_Pasunuru_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Ramakanth Pasunuru, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Ramakanth Pasunuru<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Daniel_Rakita_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Rakita, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Daniel Rakita<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Raghuvansh_R._Saxena_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Raghuvansh R. Saxena, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Raghuvansh R. Saxena<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Princeton University<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Izzy_Starr_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Izzy Starr, 2019 Microsoft Research Ada Lovelace Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Izzy Starr<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University at Buffalo<\/p>\r\n2019 Ada Lovelace Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Muoi-Tran_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Muoi Tran\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Muoi Tran<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">National University of Singapore, School of Computing<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Joana_M.F._da_Trinidade_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Joana M. F. da Trindade, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Joana M. F. da Trindade<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Taining-Wang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Taining Wang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Taining Wang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Chuhan-Wu_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Chuhan Wu\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Chuhan Wu<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Zuxuan_Wu_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Zuxuan Wu, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Zuxuan Wu<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">University of Maryland<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-561606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/01\/Katherine_Ye_150x208.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine Ye, 2019 Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship winner\" width=\"75\" height=\"104\" \/>Katherine Ye<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\r\n2019 PhD Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Hongming-Zhang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Hongming Zhang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Hongming Zhang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n<div style=\"height: 10px\"><\/div>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-620877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/uploads\/prod\/2019\/11\/Zizhao-Zhang_170x210.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Research Asia - 2019 Fellow: Zizhao Zhang\" width=\"75\" height=\"93\" \/>Zizhao Zhang<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\r\n2019 Asia Fellowship\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]"}],"msr_impact_theme":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/214465"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/msr-academic-program"}],"version-history":[{"count":191,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/214465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1002729,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/214465\/revisions\/1002729"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/843154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"msr-opportunity-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-opportunity-type?post=214465"},{"taxonomy":"msr-region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-region?post=214465"},{"taxonomy":"msr-locale","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-locale?post=214465"},{"taxonomy":"msr-program-audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-program-audience?post=214465"},{"taxonomy":"msr-post-option","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-post-option?post=214465"},{"taxonomy":"msr-impact-theme","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-impact-theme?post=214465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}