Visas and sponsorship

Skilled Worker sponsorship

We are able to sponsor under the Skilled Worker route providing the eligibility criteria is met.

Before making a Skilled Worker application, you may wish to consider if you are eligible for another unsponsored visa type which gives you more flexibility when you are in the UK.

Find a full list of UK work visas: GOV.UK information on working in the UK

Global Talent visa

There are various routes to endorsement for a Global Talent Visa.

To assess if you meet the criteria under any of these routes, use the Royal Society's decision tree. 

Academic or Research appointment route

The 'directs or leads' category is for individuals whose role requires them to act independently in initiating, planning, and managing a research or innovation project or research or innovation programme of work without supervision.

You are not likely to be eligible if your role is an entry-level postdoctoral research position.

If a role involves teaching and curriculum development you will need to evidence that directing or leading a research or innovation project, or research or innovation programme of work, is a significant function of the role alongside the teaching and learning responsibilities.

Peer Review endorsement applications

Get support with Peer Review endorsement applications: download our GTV: Peer Review Support Document (PDF, 384kB). 

High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

To be eligible for this visa you must have been awarded a qualification from an eligible university in the last 5 years.

Check GOV.UK information on the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa.

Family visa

You can apply for a family visa to come to the UK with your spouse, partner, parent, or child (if they are under 18).

You can also switch to this visa in-country.

Check GOV.UK information on family visas.

UK visas and immigration information

Find more information and guidance about UK visas and immigration. 

Last updated 22/03/24