Applying for Global Talent endorsement (stage 1)

There are four possible 'paths' through which an endorsement for Global Talent can be gained. Each has its own eligibility criteria. Please see the diagram below (click to enlarge) and the relevant page in this guidance.

• Path 1: you hold, or have been appointed to, senior academic or research position
• Path 2: you have been awarded an eligible individual Fellowship
• Path 3: your name or job title is listed on eligible grant application
• Path 4: you wish to apply for a peer review of your application 

¹ See Awarded an eligible individual Fellowship
² See Name or job title listed on eligible grant application

You can apply for the endorsement from either inside or outside the UK, regardless of your visa status. However, for the visa application (stage 2), there are certain restrictions on where and how this can be submitted. Further guidance on this can be found in the Applying for the visa section of this guidance.