About the program 

Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. 50 fully-funded scholarships are awarded each year. This scholarship covers full tuition fees, a stipend of £25,150 per annum, and a consumables fund of £2,000 per annum.

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 another President’s PhD Scholars. The College’s excellence – it is consistently ranked among the world’s top ten universities – arises from its talented students and staff who come from all over the world, and support from a global network of alumni, friends, and collaborators. Imperial is a global academic community where people from different cultures contribute diverse perspectives, new ideas, and fresh approaches to solving complex problems.

Imperial is among the universities in the United Kingdom having the most international students. 60% of Imperial’s students come from outside the UK, including 20% from other European countries. Two-thirds of Imperial research includes an international collaborator, encompassing academic peers in more than 130 countries. 

Eligibility Criteria for Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship

To be eligible for Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship, you must fulfill the following criteria:

• Required Languages: English
• Eligible Countries: All World Countries
• 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.
• Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent.
• Candidates must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College  London who has agreed to supervise their research project.

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How to Apply for Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to win this scholarship:

(1) There is no specific scholarship application form. You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system. Your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

(2) Upload the following documents:

• A 2-page personal statement which includes:
  – The first page should be a personal statement (motivations for applying to Imperial and the scholarship, and any other supporting information not included elsewhere on the form that you feel will enhance your application).
  – The second page should be your research proposal. You may submit updated versions of this statement if required following application submission if your department shortlists you for the scholarship. You are encouraged to write in the first person.
• When prompted for the names of two academic referees, these should be people who can provide an academic reference in support of your application (e.g. your tutor or your thesis supervisor). You should not include your proposed PhD supervisor. You are encouraged to share this guidance with your two referees, noting, in particular, the recommendation to use ‘they/them’ language (rather than gender pronouns).
• Transcripts of your university studies to date.
• Proof of distinction.
• A copy of your English Language certificate.

(3) To be considered for the President’s PhD Scholarship scheme, you must select this option in the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online application form.

Application deadline

Deadline: January 08, 2025 

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