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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Scientists: USA

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to attract US Alzheimer’s research scientists to UK institutions.

Answer

The Immigration White Paper and Modern Industrial Strategy emphasised the importance of enabling high-skilled international researchers to come to the UK with ease, and committed to improvements to key visa routes, including the Global Talent Visa.

The £54 million Global Talent Fund will attract around 60-80 leading researchers across Industrial Strategy sectors including Life Sciences to UK institutions. The Fund includes targeted visa and relocation cost support, and complements existing funding and talent schemes from UKRI, the National Academies and NIHR.

The new Global Talent Taskforce will promote UK strengths and opportunities to exceptional talent, including international Life Sciences talent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75533
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Alzheimer's disease Research Migrant workers USA Scientists
Link
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