Tech Nation
Technical and business talent in digital technology, including founders and product leaders.
Check your fit- Home
- Endorsing bodies
Stage 1 endorsement
Find the endorsing body that assesses you, in 30 seconds
Your field decides which of the six endorsing bodies reads your application. Each one has its own criteria, evidence rules and letters.
What is your work mainly in?
The six endorsing bodies
Pick yours and check your fit
Digital technology
Natural and medical sciences
The Royal Society
Active researchers in the sciences, medicine, mathematics and computer science.
Check your fit
Engineering research
Royal Academy of Engineering
Active researchers in engineering, in academia, industry or government.
Check your fit
Humanities and social sciences
The British Academy
Active researchers in economics, law, history, languages, politics and more.
Check your fit
Funded research teams
UKRI
Researchers named on a qualifying grant from an endorsed funder.
Check your fit
Arts and culture
Arts Council England
Artists, plus film and TV, fashion, architecture and design through partner bodies.
Check your fitAt a glance
How the six compare
Endorsing bodyRouteLettersDecision
Tech NationDigital technologyTalent or Promise3 letters5 to 8 weeksThe Royal SocietyNatural and medical sciencesPeer review or fast track1 or 2 lettersUp to 8 weeks (peer review)Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering researchPeer review or fast track1 or 2 lettersUp to 8 weeks (peer review)The British AcademyHumanities and social sciencesPeer review or fast track1 or 2 lettersUp to 8 weeks (peer review)UKRIFunded research teamsFast track on a grantHR letter, no referencesAbout 2 weeksArts Council EnglandArts and cultureTalent or Promise3 letters of supportUp to 8 weeksNot sure which endorsing body fits, or close to the line between two? We will tell you in a free 30-minute call.
Ask usFind out where your case stands
A free 30-minute call on your route, your evidence and what is missing.
We are experts in the Stage 1 endorsement application for the UK Global Talent Visa. For immigration advice, please seek the services of an immigration solicitor.