Research Intern - Machine Learning - People Centric AI

Overview

For our Microsoft Research Cambridge (England, UK) lab we are seeking Research Interns in the area of Deep Learning, Generative AI and Decision Making Agents, with applications in Creative media, Robotics and Gaming. We encourage applications from all candidates with a background in World Modelling, Imitation and Reinforcement Learning, Foundation Models or a related field. If you are excited about exploring challenges that arise in real-world robotics applications and/or creative uses of current AI technology, and about working with experts from multiple disciplines to address some of these challenges, then we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team. The focus and scope of the project will consider the team’s direction as well as the experience and interests of the successful candidates.

Candidates must be enrolled in full-time study at a university and must be available for a 12-week internship in spring or summer 2026.

All candidates applying are considered on an equal basis. When submitting your application, include your CV with a list of publications. We encourage you to provide a brief cover letter notably highlighting topics and projects of interest. You will also be invited to submit contact details for a professional reference – these are optional...