Imperial College London – President’s PhD Scholarships

The President’s PhD Scholarships are highly prestigious awards offered to exceptional candidates, both from the UK and around the world, pursuing full-time or part-time PhD programs at Imperial College London. Ideal for high achievers with a strong research focus, these scholarships provide comprehensive financial and professional support.

Key Benefits:

• Full tuition fees covered
• Annual stipend of £25,980 (2025–26) to cover living costs
• Annual consumables allowance of £2,000 for the first three years
• Access to exclusive events and development programs through the Early Career Researcher Institute

Eligibility Highlights:

• Open internationally, with no national restrictions
• Ideal for applicants who have achieved or are expected to achieve a First-Class undergraduate degree or an equivalent, or a Distinction in a standalone Master’s degree
• Provisions exist for those with non-traditional academic or career paths, emphasizing strong research potential

How to Apply:

• Identify and connect with a willing supervisor at Imperial prior to application—note that each supervisor can take on only one President’s Scholar
• Complete the standard PhD application, selecting the scholarship option within the funding section, no separate form needed
• The scheme allocates up to 50 scholarships per year, with selection based on academic excellence and department recommendation

Application Timeline:

• There are typically three application rounds per year:

  • Early deadline → Decisions by end of January

  • Mid-round → Decisions by end of March

  • Final round → Decisions by end of May