Now that UK has (finally) rejoined EU's #Horizon #research programme, revived involvement has immediately his another bump in the road, caused by #Tory policy.
The limitation on #visas for scientific researchers & the high cost of obtaining entry to the UK for work, mean that while we are formally part of the programme, the return of #European researchers to UK based research projects is currently constrained.
The EU Commission is asking the UK Govt to ease restrictions... good luck with that!
@ChrisMayLA6 yeah this has been a notable a issue right from the start of Brexit, not directly linked to #Horizon funding. Even for UK based funding (e.g. UKRI) it's totally reasonable for potential EU candidates to think twice re coming
- visa issues & costs
- uncertainty if could stay longer if life circumstances change
Neither an issue if seeking employment in other EU countries, so why go to UK?
Lesson = not all free movement was a bad thing, but way too nuanced for Mail / Express
Why restrict entry for high skilled individuals who have jobs to go to?
Meanwhile sex offenders who are denined access to the UK, cnvert to chrisianity and gain entry visas, despite being dangerous to society.
The Home office is totally useless.
The Home Office is not useless. The Home Office is doing exactly what it's intended to do. That's the problem here.
@zleap @ChrisMayLA6 agree. I guess my point is the system doesn't per se restrict them (as long as salary high enough, which it may not always be for lower science jobs) but it disincentivises people to apply. Basically, why bother with the admin, cost & uncertainty of applying to work in the UK?