Scholarship

Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships

Offered by Imperial College London

  • United Kingdom
  • PhD / Doctorate
  • Fully Funded

Closed Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Imperial College London
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
PhD / Doctorate
Funding
Fully Funded, Stipend, Research Funding
Amount
GBP 26,500 per year (Stipend at the 2026/27 rate, plus GBP 2,000 a year for consumables)
Eligible students
Open to international students
Deadline
Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced
Duration
3.5 years
Application method
Nomination by a university

Overview

The President’s PhD Scholarships offer 50 fully funded PhD places at Imperial College London for high-achieving candidates. Scholars choose their own research project under the guidance of an Imperial supervisor.

Who Can Apply

New PhD applicants with Home or Overseas fee status who hold (or expect) a first-class undergraduate or integrated master's degree, or a distinction in a standalone master's, and have a supervisor who has agreed to supervise them.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Open to international students
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: PhD / Doctorate
  • A first-class undergraduate or integrated master's degree, or a distinction in a standalone master's.

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Universities

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Home and Overseas fee status applicants (any nationality)

Open to international students.

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Full tuition fees (covered)

Living costs

  • Annual stipend (covered)

Research

  • Research expenses (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

Amount: GBP 26,500 per year (Stipend at the 2026/27 rate, plus GBP 2,000 a year for consumables)

The award provides 3.5 years of funding: full tuition fees, an annual stipend of GBP 26,500 (2026/27 rate) and an annual GBP 2,000 consumables budget for the first three years.

Eligibility Requirements

Academic requirements

Degree: A first-class undergraduate or integrated master's degree, or a distinction in a standalone master's.

Subject / field

All subjects.

Other requirements

You must have contacted an Imperial supervisor who has agreed to supervise your project; each supervisor can supervise only one President's scholar at a time. New entrants only.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced
Deadline
March 2, 2026, 23:59 UK time
Deadline type
Multiple rounds
Current cycle
2026-27 entry (three rounds: 3 November 2025, 12 January 2026 and 2 March 2026)
Next cycle
Not yet announced

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

Automatic consideration: Eligible applicants are considered through the university application; there is no separate scholarship form.

There is no separate application form. Apply for a PhD through Imperial's admissions system and tell your department you wish to be considered; the department nominates candidates on academic merit and potential.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: 3.5 years

Renewal: Covers the whole programme

Important Conditions

  • The award is for the stated academic year and cannot be deferred.
  • Any PhD offer is conditional on achieving the predicted qualifications.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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