International students with outstanding academic records can apply for the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London, offering full funding and a generous stipend for 3.5 years. 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.
Deadline: The application deadline is 23:59 (UK time) 10 March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by May 2025.
Type: PhD
Value: Additionally, each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:
A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
Full funding for tuition fees
A stipend of £25,980 (2025/26 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
Eligibility: Also, to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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 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 receive, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent.
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. Through the Alternate Pathways route, candidates with non-traditional academic and/or career pathways, who show exceptional research potential can apply for this scholarship.
Other criteria
The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Currently registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s PhD Scholarship.
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.
Eligible Countries: All countries
Eligible Field: All fields
Host Country: UK
How To Apply: Click on “Apply For This scholarship” below
Source: imperial.ac.uk