Please instead consider a Global Talent visa if the applicant
- has been awarded an eligible individual fellowship
- has been selected for an academic or research appointment which involves taking a leading role in resesrch
- is taking up a research or specialist technical role funded by one of these organisations AND
- the grant award is at least 2 years in duration
- the employment contract is for at least 2 years
- they will spend at least 50% of their time contributing to the grant
- they have a PhD (for a research role) OR a UK Bachelors degree or equivalent overseas research degree AND research experience (for a specialist technical role)
The applicant may instead want to consider a Graduate visa if
- they do not hold a Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme visa
- they have completed their course and have been, or will be, awarded the qualification
- their university has reported the sucdessful completion of their course to the Home Office
The UK Council for Internal Student Affairs (UKCISA) provide useful guidance on this visa route
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