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IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON PRESIDENT’S PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 23:59 (UK time), 3 November 2025

LOCATION: England

If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD program 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 recognise that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.

Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s 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.

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.

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) on 3 November 2025 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 January 2026. 

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 12 January 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 March 2026.

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 2 March 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 May 2026.

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 £26,500 (2026-27 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.

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UNU-WIDER VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME 

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Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

LOCATION: Finland

The Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities. Deadline for applications is 30 September at 23:59 UTC+3. Scholars typically spend a 2-3 months ‘sabbatical’ at UNU-WIDER. During this time they prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER working paper series and present a seminar in their field of research.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should have a PhD degree in economics or a development-related discipline. A good publication record is an added advantage. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing-country researchers are particularly encouraged.

They prefer applicants whose research overlaps with our current research programme, but we remain open to proposals on all aspects of development.

UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting Scholars Programme once each year. The deadline for submission of applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.

Please note that the link to the online application form will only become active one month prior to the submission deadline (i.e., on 1 September of each year).

Selected applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within eight weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER’s offer two weeks after being contacted.

If you are interested in participating in this programme you should complete and submit the application form.

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae. If you experience problems with uploading this document, then it can be emailed to the following address: scholars1(at)wider.unu.edu.

BENEFIT:

UNU-WIDER provides medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER) and a monthly stipend of EUR 3,330 as a contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses. 

Visiting scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs (incl. visa and related travel) for the part exceeding EUR 1,200 (lowest economy class fare) provided that the ticket is paid by the visiting scholar and no other travel grants are received from another source. The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents.

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