Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research engages in fundamental and applied research in computer science and software engineering. In 1991, Microsoft Corp. became one of the first software companies to establish its own computer science research organization. Since then, Microsoft Research has evolved into a unique entity among corporate research laboratories, striking a balance between an open academic model and an effective process for transferring research outcomes to product development teams. Today, more than 1,100 world-renowned scientists and engineers work across 13 Microsoft Research labs globally, forming one of the largest and most respected software research organizations in the world, which will help define and redefine the computing experience for millions of people for decades to come.