Special Interest Group in Modern Interdisciplinary Research

The Special Interest Group in Modern Interdisciplinary Research is a global network uniting students, faculty, and industry professionals from leading institutions worldwide. Its mission is to break down barriers to collaboration across regions and disciplines, fostering partnerships built on shared research interests.

Why SIGMIR?

Interdisciplinary Research

We unite expertise across AI, systems, HCI, data, and more to tackle cross-cutting problems that matter.

Global Collaboration

Members from leading universities and industry labs work across time zones for continuous progress.

Industry Impact

We translate research into real-world solutions with partners in industry and open-source communities.

High-Quality Publications

We target premier venues while prioritizing rigor, reproducibility, and open research practices.

Mentorship & Growth

Structured mentorship, reading groups, and project-based learning support contributors at all levels.

Open & Inclusive

We welcome motivated contributors from any background who share our values and work ethic.

What We Provide?

Research Collaboration

Co-develop research ideas and execute joint projects that lead to publications and real-world impact.

Rapid Prototyping

Hands-on engineering to build proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and minimum viable product (MVPs), accelerating technology validation.

Grants & Proposals

Partner on grant applications and industry programs to secure resources for ambitious projects.

Call for Collaboration.

We welcome partnerships with universities, startups, and enterprises. If you have a problem that could benefit from joint research or rapid prototyping, we would love to hear from you.