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Welcome to the Researchers' Mobility Portal
Are you a researcher planning to move to, or from, the UK? This portal gives you up-to-date information and assistance to make that move easier.
The European Researcher's Mobility Portal
EU National Mobility Portals
European Network of Mobility Centres
The European Charter and Code
Support for International Science, Technology and Engineering Research (SISTER)  
EUROPE4RESEARCHERS
Guide to the organisation of science, engineering and technology in the UK (GOST)
SISTER
Our SISTER website can help to identify possible sources of UK funding for international research collaboration, training and travel grants.
GOST

Our GOST website provides a comprehensive picture of the way in which science and technology is organised in the UK.

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WORKING IN THE UK
Search for jobs or funding and find information about visas, pensions, social security, tax and whether your qualifications will be recognised in the UK. We also have information for employers about how to attract international researchers and ease their relocation to the UK.
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LIVING IN THE UK
A practical guide to living in the UK, with information on accommodation, travel, finance, health, lifestyle and family matters.
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RESEARCH IN THE UK
Read about the latest developments in UK science and find out how research is organised in the UK.We also have a special feature on women in science, engineering and technology .
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LEAVING THE UK
If you are planning to leave the UK and undertake research abroad, this section will give you advice on working and studying worldwide. It also provides practical information about leaving the UK.
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MOBILITY ADVICE
Find details of our national helpdesk and local mobility centres, and links to other useful organisations, such as postdoctoral associations. This section also has checklists for pre- and post-arrival in the UK.
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