Universities funded in £54 million research-talent drive

Starting in the 2025-26 financial year, the Global Talent Fund will run for five years and attract experts from a range of industries. Twelve universities and research institutions across the United Kingdom have been selected to take part in the Global Talent Fund, which will see each organisation use part of a £54 million (US$72 million) investment to recruit key researchers in eight high-priority sectors, reports Laura Varley for Siliconrepublic.

The aim is to attract roughly 60 to 80 qualified experts in critical fields, such as life sciences and digital technologies, in order to have the “best minds” working on the projects that will further expand the UK’s industries, economy and ambitions.

Organisations will have equal access to the £54 million fund for five years, which will go towards enabling the world’s foremost researchers and their teams to establish themselves in the UK. This includes visa and relocation costs for participants and their families.
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