UK PM Boris Johnson set to unveil fast-track visa for scientists in Feb

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that his government will unveil a fast-track visa for scientists, mathematicians, and researchers next month, saying that the country was “open to the most talented minds in the world”, it was reported on Monday.

The Global Talent visa will be open from February 20 to those who work in a qualifying field and have been endorsed by a recognized UK body, the BBC said in a report.

The new visa system will be managed by the UK Research and Innovation Agency (UKRI), which funds government research.

This is to ensure that suitable applicants are quickly assessed and fast-tracked. In an announcement on Sunday, Johnson said that the UK “has a proud history of scientific discovery, but to lead the field and face the challenges of the future we need to continue to invest in talent and cutting-edge research”. “That is why as we leave the EU (European Union) I want to send a message that the UK is open to the most talented minds in the world, and stand ready to support them to turn their ideas into reality,” he said.

It follows Johnson's pledge last month to turn the UK into a "supercharged magnet to attract scientists like iron filings". (IANS)

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