Scholarship
If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President’s PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London. Read More: Queen’s University Belfast 2026 Jetset Award Scholarship for International Students Apply for the University of Lancashire 2026 Country Scholarship (£3,000 per year)
Eligibility: Hold or are expected to obtain a First-Class undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree, OR Have achieved a Distinction in a standalone Master’s degree if they did not earn a First-Class undergraduate result.
How to apply: There isn't specific scholarship application form. You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.
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If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President’s PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.
The President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London offer 50 fully funded PhD opportunities for exceptional international students with outstanding academic achievements and research potential. The program allows scholars to pursue independent research in any field at Imperial under world-class supervision while benefiting from professional development and networking through the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI).
Which Fields are Eligible?All PhD research areas offered at Imperial College London are eligible, provided you secure an approved supervisor within the department.
Applications are open to students of all nationalities, including those from the UK, EU, and overseas, who:
Hold or are expected to obtain a First-Class undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree, OR
Have achieved a Distinction in a standalone Master’s degree if they did not earn a First-Class undergraduate result.
Applicants with non-traditional academic or career pathways showing exceptional research capability are encouraged to apply.
Departmental Review: Departments shortlist candidates based on academic excellence, research proposal strength, and supervisor endorsement.
College Selection Panel: The Vice-Provost (Research) and Faculty Vice-Deans assess shortlisted applicants on:
Which Countries are Eligible?Open to all nationalities — there are no country restrictions.
Where will the Award be Taken?At Imperial College London, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?50 fully funded PhD scholarships are available.
Access to professional development, research training, and exclusive ECRI networking events
How Long Will the Award Last?3.5 years (full duration of PhD study).
Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 2 November 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 January 2027.
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 11 January 2027 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 15 April 2027.
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 1 March 2027 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 May 2027.
Secure a supervisor in your chosen department (supervisors can only support one President’s Scholar at a time).
Submit your PhD application via Imperial’s online admissions system.
Indicate “President’s PhD Scholarship” in the funding section.
Page 1: Motivation for applying and supporting information.
Page 2: Concise research proposal.
Provide two academic referees (not your proposed supervisor).
No separate scholarship application is required — departmental nominations are automatically considered for the award.
Hold or are expected to obtain a First-Class undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree, OR Have achieved a Distinction in a standalone Master’s degree if they did not earn a First-Class undergraduate result.
There isn't specific scholarship application form. You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.
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