Last week’s poll: the new Global Talent visa scheme
Later this month, a fast-track visa scheme comes online that will allow an uncapped number of suitably qualified people into the UK.
From February 20, people entering the UK under the government’s Global Talent Visa scheme will require endorsement from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) but will not be required to hold an offer of employment before arriving and will not be bound to a specific job.
“Our ambition is clear: to create a stronger research and innovation environment that is focussed on supporting talented people and realising the full potential of their work," said UKRI chief executive, Professor Sir Mark Walport. "The new Global Talent Visa, including extensions to the existing fast-track process, will be welcomed across the community and will provide further support to our universities and institutions in their international ambition.”
As noted last week, scientists working on projects that have already received funding from bodies such as the European Space Agency and the Japan Science and Technology Agency will be eligible. This includes recipients of fellowships including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the European Research Council and Human Frontier Science.
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