Africa and the Middle East
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe and Russia
- India
- Latin America
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- North America
Connect and collaborate in Africa and the Middle East
We collaborate with the world’s top academic researchers and institutions to develop technologies that fuel data-intensive scientific research to help solve some of the most urgent global challenges. Our fellowships and grants help foster the next generation of world-class scientists who are critical to the future of scientific discovery.
Feature Stories
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Microsoft Research and TWAS-AAS Recognize Outstanding Young African Scientists On February 26, 2011, three African scientists received the 2010 TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award, which recognizes outstanding computer science research that was conducted by African scientists. |
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Changing the World of Science Access to huge amounts of scientific data is revolutionizing the way scientific exploration is being performed the world over. |
Highlights
Opportunities
- Inspire Programme Research Summer Schools
The Microsoft Research Inspire Programme supports interaction among researchers, lecturers, and students from developed and developing countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It also recognises young scientists whose computer science research could have a positive impact on the developing world.
In addition to the Summer Schools, the Inspire Programme includes the following opportunities:
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News
- Addressing the Need for More Women in Computer-Science Programs
3 February 2012 - Donald Brinkman Polymath, Poet, Gaming Geek
27 January 2012 - Managing the Scientific Data Explosion: A Response to the OSTP Digital Data RFI
25 January 2012
