Deadline: 29 November 2023
Applications are now open for the Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows Programme 2024 . The Microsoft Research AI & Society programme aims to catalyse research collaboration between Microsoft Research and eminent academics and experts in a variety of disciplines central to discussion at the intersection of AI and its impact on society.
Microsoft confirms the value of bringing together the academic, industrial, political and regulatory worlds and seeks to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration that drives real-world impact. Through a global, open call for proposals targeting a specific set of research challenges, Microsoft will facilitate strategic collaborations, catalyse new research ideas and contribute publicly available work to benefit academic discourse and society more broadly.
Financing
- Funding amounts vary according to the region in which the organisation/institution of employment of the fellows is located. All funds are distributed as unrestricted gifts as a one-off payment.
Eligibility
- Microsoft is seeking eminent academics and leading experts from a wide range of fields and disciplines to participate in a variety of interdisciplinary collaborations focussed on key research challenges.
- Applicants must confirm that they are actively studying (enrolled in the programme) or have already obtained their terminal degree in their respective field or discipline. A terminal degree is defined as the highest level university degree that can be achieved within your academic discipline or professional field.
- A fellow selected to be part of the Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows programme is subject to disciplinary proceedings for inappropriate behaviour including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) or plagiarism will lose their funding.
- Microsoft seeks to promote greater levels of diversity in our workforce and in our pipeline of future researchers and collaborators. They are always looking for the best and brightest talent and celebrating individuality. They invite candidates to come as they are and do what they love.
Bid Criteria
A strong submission will do:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the research challenge and its social impact objectives.
- Describe relevant work/accomplishments, demonstrate the alignment of the request with the research challenge and describe the potential impact realised through the collaboration.
- Be clearly written, in line with the programme guidelines.
- Consider that readability and clarity are valued in the revision process.
Application
All proposals must be submitted via the submission portal. Proposals will not be accepted by e-mail.
Each submission will include:
- Candidate information (region, institution, research/work focus, etc.)
- Title of the "Declaration of Interest" (80 characters or less)
- Send a "Declaration of Interest" document.
- This document should be 3 pages (or less) long, which can include appendices and specifications, if applicable.
- CV/resume of the candidate to be uploaded to the submission portal.
For more information, visit Microsoft Research.
