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Research Permit with Temporary Residence

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

This route is for an individual or group conducting research in an area related to the Ministry's mandate.

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    any individual or group of people who wish to conduct research in the area related to the mandate of the Ministry.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The application must include a detailed curriculum vitae of the applicant and a letter of endorsement from the applicant's sponsoring institution and/or funding agency. The official source does not state specific achievements, awards or publications required.

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    Letter of endorsement from the applicant's sponsoring institution and/or funding agency

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes. A letter of endorsement from the applicant's sponsoring institution and/or funding agency is required, and the Ministry assesses the research application.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The permit authorises the described research activity. The source does not state unrelated work rights or a family position.

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  • Unrelated work rights and family rights are not stated.
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    is a permission granted in the form of a written document to any individual or group of people who wish to conduct research in the area related to the mandate of the Ministry.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The applicant applies for a research permit indicating the duration required. The official source does not state a fixed permit duration, renewal, or a longer-term residence pathway.

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Limits of the record
  • Renewal and longer-term residence are not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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