Are you a researcher, innovator, or scientific leader ready to take your ideas to the next level? The United Kingdom is now calling the world’s brightest minds with an unprecedented offer: relocate to the UK with full government support — including funding, relocation assistance, and access to world-class research institutions.
As part of its ambitious Plan for Change and the upcoming Industrial Strategy, the UK government has officially launched a Global Talent Taskforce and a £54 million Global Talent Fund, designed to bring elite international talent into the UK’s high-impact sectors.
What’s on Offer for Global Researchers & Innovators?
1# £54 Million Global Talent Fund (2025–2030):
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- Full relocation costs for international researchers and their teams
- Full research funding aligned with UK’s industrial strategy priorities
- Visa fees for researchers and their dependents fully covered
- 100% of eligible costs, with no match-funding requirement
- Funding allocated via UKRI to top universities and research institutions.
2# Dedicated Global Talent Taskforce:
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- Proactively scouts and recruits high-potential talent globally
- Provides one-on-one relocation assistance
- Works through UK embassies and research networks worldwide.
3# Fast-Track Fellowships Now Open:
- Royal Society’s Faraday Discovery Fellowships (£30 million funding stream)
- Royal Academy of Engineering Green Future Fellowships
- Turing AI Global Fellowships (£25 million for world-class AI researchers)
- Encode: AI for Science Fellowship – immersive, high-speed innovation program.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is designed for world-class professionals and visionaries, including:
- Established or rising academic researchers
- Scientific innovators and tech pioneers
- Entrepreneurs in deep tech, health, AI, climate, and advanced manufacturing
- Engineering experts, STEM PhDs, and industrial R&D professionals
- Creative and digital innovators ready to scale.
If your work solves global problems or shapes future industries, the UK wants to host your next breakthrough.
What Happens Next?
- The £54M fund will begin distribution in late 2025.
- Leading UK universities and research institutions will soon announce calls for researchers to apply.
- New visa and fellowship routes will be available with fast-track processing, zero visa cost, and dependents included.
- Global outreach by the Taskforce begins immediately – you can be approached directly or apply through upcoming UKRI announcement https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-global-talent-drive-to-attract-world-leading-researchers-and-innovators.