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

This route is open to individuals who have been appointed to an eligible academic or research position at an eligible employer where they:

• have responsibility for academic, research or innovation leadership and development; or
• will be performing research or innovation as a primary function of their role.

In both categories of the appointments route, an eligible role must require as an essential qualification a PhD or equivalent research experience. The job description must clearly state PhD level or equivalent research experience is an essential requirement for the role. If the job description states that a PhD degree or near completion (or similar wording) is an essential requirement, then the role will be considered eligible.

Individual Fellowship 

You can get fast track endorsement if you have held an eligible fellowship in the last five years. Check GOV.UK information on Individual Fellowship.

Endorsed Funder 

You may be eligible for endorsement if you are working on a research grant or award from a funder approved by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Check GOV.UK information on UK Research and Innovation endorsement.

Peer Review endorsement applications

Get support with Peer Review endorsement applications: download our GTV: Peer Review Support Document (PDF, 388kB). 

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 14/4/2026