Microsoft Tech Fellow
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Howard University
US
Summary
The fellow will conduct research on the intersection of technology and racial equity, specifically focusing on AI in sports. Additionally, they will deliver guest lectures, provide career counseling to students, and organize events related to sports and social justice.
Job Description
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here is what we offer:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us!
https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness
Supported through the generosity of Microsoft, the Howard University School of Law will be hosting in residence top scholars and thought leaders to engage in research at the intersection of racial equity, law, and technology. These Microsoft Technology and Racial Equity Fellows will contribute to the production of research on cutting-edge issues in the racial justice space, with an emphasis on the role of technology.
Per the agreement with the donor, the Microsoft Tech Fellow will spend the 2026-2027 academic year in residence at the Howard University School of Law conducting research on the intersection of technology and racial equity.
Specifically, part of your research will explore the use of artificial intelligence in identifying and rooting out online spectator
racial abuse of athletes.
- Deliver guest lectures in classes
- Provide career counseling for students
- Work on relevant research for various writing projects
- Organize sport and social justice talks each semester featuring leading lawyers and figures in sport
While conducting your research, you may employ up to two Howard University School of Law students as research assistants, the compensation of whom will be supported by Gift funds. The Micorsoft Tech Fellow The Microsoft Tech Fellow will participate in the intellectual life of the Howard University School of Law and will engage with students and faculty around your Microsoft research will participate in the intellectual life of the Howard University School of Law and will engage with students and faculty around your Microsoft research.
Furthermore, you will be willing to present your research at a lecture, colloquium, talk, or other event held at the Howard University School of Law, whether organized by you or others during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$62,000-$72,000
Howard University Graduate School offers 44 programs and over 100 specializations. Our wide-ranging programs consistently aid students in successfully obtaining post-graduate degrees. Students accepted to Howard University’s Graduate School are not only equipped with tools to be successful but they are encouraged to develop thought processes that enable them to seek truth and provide service to communities around the world.
Being a part of an institution that is currently ranked No. 30 in the "Nation's Most Innovative Schools" list issued by U.S. News & World Report, we are proud to maintain our consistency in producing the nation's largest number of African-American on-campus doctoral degree recipients. We are committed to maintaining Howard University’s unique mission that amplifies its core values of leadership, excellence, truth and service.
Howard University is a comprehensive, research-intensive historically black private university located in Washington, D.C. Total enrollment is approximately 11,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs, which span more than 120 areas of study within 13 schools and colleges, the University is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds. Since its founding in 1867, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees and certificates in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities.
Founded
1934
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Howard University Graduate School offers 44 programs and over 100 specializations. Our wide-ranging programs consistently aid students in successfully obtaining post-graduate degrees. Students accepted to Howard University’s Graduate School are not only equipped with tools to be successful but they are encouraged to develop thought processes that enable them to seek truth and provide service to communities around the world.
Being a part of an institution that is currently ranked No. 30 in the "Nation's Most Innovative Schools" list issued by U.S. News & World Report, we are proud to maintain our consistency in producing the nation's largest number of African-American on-campus doctoral degree recipients. We are committed to maintaining Howard University’s unique mission that amplifies its core values of leadership, excellence, truth and service.
Howard University is a comprehensive, research-intensive historically black private university located in Washington, D.C. Total enrollment is approximately 11,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs, which span more than 120 areas of study within 13 schools and colleges, the University is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds. Since its founding in 1867, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees and certificates in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities.
Founded
1934
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Washington, DC
