Application Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) 2 November 2026
LOCATION: England
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential.
They accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.
The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.
They encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, as they recognize that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that they serve.
Academic criteria
Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree; or if this has not been achieved
Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received) be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.
This allows candidates who have demonstrated excellence at Master’s level but have not achieved a first-class undergraduate degree to be able to apply to the scheme.
Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent.
International candidates should check with the relevant Admissions team that their grades meet the requirements of the scheme.
Department Special Case
Applicants that have not met the advertised eligibility criteria for the scheme may be selected by their department as a special case if there are extenuating circumstances around why the grades were not acquired, but they are otherwise of the calibre required for the scholarship (e.g. high marks in research project modules; evidence of high performance on research placements). Candidates that want to identify themselves for this should contact their proposed department directly before applying.
Alternate Pathways
At Imperial we are committed to attracting, nurturing, and championing the best local, national, and global talent by providing equality of opportunity and removing barriers. Candidates with non-traditional academic and/or career pathways who show strong research potential are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Other criteria
Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s PhD Scholarship.
Read their scholarships terms and conditions.
BENEFIT:
Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:
Full funding for tuition fees
A stipend of £27,036 (2027-28 rate) per annum to assist with living costs.
A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Early Career Researcher Institute Learning and development courses.
