Applications are Open for the President's PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London

Name of the Event: President's PhD Scholarships

Place: Imperial College London

Last Date of Application: 3 November 2025

Link to Apply:

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The President’s PhD Scholarships allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President's PhD Scholars.

What does the scholarship cover?

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

Eligibility Criteria:

• This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential.

• Applications are accepted 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.

How to apply:

1. Before you apply-

   • You must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.

   • Supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time.

   
   

2. Application process-

   • There isn't a specific scholarship application form.

   • You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system, and that department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.