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For even more information about moving and living in the UK; including connecting with people who’ve already made the move and UK industry experts who can offer support and advice, connect with other teams and organisations we work with:
Global Talent Network
The Department for Business and Trade’s Global Talent Network (GTN) is building a community of professionals with an interest in working in priority science and technology roles at innovative companies in the UK. The Global Talent Network regularly update users about UK AI, quantum technologies and life sciences news, jobs and funding opportunities. They also share information about moving to and living in the UK. If you’re interested in moving to the UK, contact the Global Talent Network to find out how they can help.
AI Futures
Learn about UK opportunities in AI. AI Futures supports academics, researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers to realise their ambitions through the UK’s thriving AI ecosystem.
Be part of the UK’s AI journey
EURAXESS UK
EURAXESS UK provides guidance for international researchers moving to the UK. There is a network of institutions across the UK acting as EURAXESS centres, offering advice on joining their institution and settling into the local area. EURAXESS UK is part of the international EURAXESS network, established by the European Commission to help support researchers’ mobility between countries & their career development. Researchers can access career development tools and search for funding opportunities, hosting and jobs, with over 64,000 international jobs offered yearly. All EURAXESS services are free to access.
Access EURAXESS UK services here
Global Talent visa endorsing bodies
One of the visa routes open to highly skilled science and tech talent is the Global Talent visa. If you choose to apply via this route, you must first be endorsed. These are the Science, Research and Technology related bodies that could endorse your application to relocate to the UK:
British Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Visit their website for information on the Global Talent visa, including whether it’s the right route for you and a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section.
Visit the British Academy’s Global Talent visa page
Royal Academy of Engineering
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity delivering public benefit, a National Academy providing progressive leadership, and a Fellowship bringing together an unrivalled community of leaders from every part of engineering and technology. The Academy provides grants and support for engineers at every career stage, as well as resources for entrepreneurs, innovators, and the wider engineering profession.
Learn about endorsement through the Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Society
The Royal Society is the National Academy of science for the UK and a Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists. Its mission is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage its development and use for the benefit of humanity. As well as being an endorsing body for the Global Talent visa, the Society provides funding for excellent researchers through fellowships and grants.
Discover more about Royal Society endorsement
Tech Nation
Connect with Tech Nation’s global talent alumni network to speak to tech professionals who’ve been successful in the UK application process and could support your journey.
UKRI
UKRI is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. By doing so they enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public service across the UK. Find out about opportunities to work on research and innovation in the UK and more about the Global Talent visa – the specialist visa to help you make the move.
Discover more about UKRI endorsement for the Global Talent visa
Moving to the UK for work
The UK science and technology communities both have a rich and culturally diverse pool of talent who've helped the sectors thrive. Many of these highly skilled individuals are keen to share experiences and knowledge, to help you get a sense of what it's like to relocate to the UK and what life here could be like.
UKRI will be attending the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference to showcase the strength of the UK-US research relationship. The theme for 2025 is Science Shaping Tomorrow.
Tech Nation's Global Talent Visa Alumni Forum
Access to friendly Tech Nation Global Talent alumni who’ve been successful in their UK application process. Please note, this is not official immigration advice.
