Imperial College London offers the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships for the 2025–26 academic year, providing an exceptional opportunity for high-achieving students worldwide to pursue fully funded doctoral studies in the UK.
🎓 Scholarship Overview
Number of Scholarships: Up to 50 awards available
Duration: 3.5 years
Fields of Study: All disciplines across Imperial College London
Nationality: Open to all nationalities
Study Mode: Full-time or part-time
💰 Scholarship Benefits
Each scholarship includes:
Full coverage of tuition fees
Annual stipend of £25,980 (2025/26 rate) for living expenses
£2,000 per annum consumables fund for the first 3 years
Access to bespoke training and development opportunities through the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Hold, or be on track to receive, a first-class or equivalent undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree; or
Have achieved, or be expected to achieve, a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification
Be applying for a new PhD program at Imperial College London (current PhD students are not eligible)
Have secured a commitment from a supervisor at Imperial College London to supervise their research project
Identify a Supervisor: Contact a potential supervisor in your field of interest at Imperial College London and obtain their agreement to supervise your PhD project.
Prepare Application Materials:
Two-page personal statement:
Page 1: Motivation for applying and relevant background
Page 2: Research proposal
Academic transcripts and certificates
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two academic references (excluding your proposed supervisor)
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Submit Application: Apply through Imperial College London's online admissions system and select the President’s PhD Scholarship option in the funding section.
Applications are considered in three rounds:
Round 1: Apply by 4 November 2024 – decisions by end of January 2025
Round 2: Apply by 9 January 2025 – decisions by end of March 2025
Round 3: Apply by 10 March 2025 – decisions by end of May 2025
🌐 Additional Information
Official Scholarship Page: President's PhD Scholarships
Contact Email: student.funding@imperial.ac.uk