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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