Microsoft Research Cambridge

Transforming the world through deep research

“At Microsoft Research Cambridge, our mission is to transform the world through deep research. We work across disciplines and in close collaboration with the broader Microsoft ecosystem to design technologies that are robust, trusted, and empower millions worldwide.

With AI unlocking new possibilities, I’m proud to be part of a team driven by curiosity and ambition to push the boundaries for the benefit of society.”
Aditya Nori, Lab Director, Microsoft Research Cambridge

Microsoft Research Cambridge is part of a global network of Research Labs, with whom we partner. Given our proximity, we partner particularly closely with MSR Africa, Nairobi.

Our Areas of Excellence

Equitable AI

Building globally equitable AI systems and technologies through deep multi-disciplinary research.

Future AI Infrastructure

Designing future hardware technologies for Microsoft’s Cloud and AI data centers, spanning storage, networking and compute, as well as other hardware that can be used in our cloud.

Machine Intelligence

Solving fundamental machine learning problems in critical domains of science, industry, and society, using an interdisciplinary approach that includes mathematical thinking, engineering excellence, and domain understanding.