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Artificial Intelligence: Innovation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision to restrict TechExpert scholarships to domestic PhD students on the UK’s international competitiveness in Artificial

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
3 Sept 2025
Target answer date
8 Sept 2025
Answer
11 Sept 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Sept 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision to restrict TechExpert scholarships to domestic PhD students on the UK’s international competitiveness in Artificial

  2. 8 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Sept 2025

    Answer published

    The Government is committed to strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in AI. While TechExpert scholarships focus on domestic talent, we continue to attract top international talent through initiatives such as the AI Global Fellowships and the ...

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