Location: UK
Program: Postgraduate Degrees (PhD Program)
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 3.5 Years
Deadline: March 2, 2026 (final round; notifications by May 31, 2026)
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The 2026 President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London are among the most prestigious fully funded doctoral awards available anywhere in the world, offering 50 exceptional students the opportunity to pursue a self-chosen research project at one of the globe’s leading scientific and technological universities. Open to candidates from Imperial, the UK, and every country worldwide with no nationality restrictions, the scheme provides full tuition fee coverage, a generous annual living stipend, and a dedicated consumables fund across 3.5 years of doctoral study. Scholars also benefit from exclusive cohort-building experiences and a bespoke programme of opportunities delivered by Imperial’s Early Career Researcher Institute, making this far more than a financial award — it is a gateway into an elite global research community.
Imperial College London, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, is a specialist science, engineering, medicine, and business institution located in South Kensington, London. With a history spanning over 125 years, Imperial is globally recognised for the real-world impact of its research, its world-class faculty, and its deep connections to industry, government, and international institutions. The university’s four faculties — Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and the Imperial Business School — collectively drive cutting-edge innovation across disciplines, making Imperial a uniquely dynamic environment for doctoral researchers with ambition and curiosity.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full coverage of tuition fees for the entire 3.5-year PhD programme
- Annual living stipend of £26,500 (2026–27 rate) to assist with living costs
- Annual consumables fund of £2,000 for the first 3 years of study to support research expenses
- Access to a bespoke programme of opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
- Cohort-building opportunities and networking with other President’s PhD Scholars
- Full access to the range of postgraduate support services at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be in receipt of, or expected to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree; OR must hold (or provide evidence of high performance leading to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification
- Must be applying as a new PhD student — current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible
- Must have identified and secured agreement from a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London prior to applying
- Open to applicants of all nationalities from Imperial, the UK, and worldwide (some departments may be unable to support international candidates)
- Applies to both full-time and part-time study
- Candidates with non-traditional academic or career pathways demonstrating strong research potential are also encouraged to apply under the Alternate Pathways route
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Candidates for the 2026 President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London are evaluated through a rigorous two-stage process. Departments first review all eligible applicants and submit a shortlist to the College Selection Panel — comprising the Vice-Provost (Research), the Director of the Graduate School, and the Faculty Vice-Deans for Research — who make the final decisions. Assessment focuses primarily on two dimensions: academic excellence, evidenced through past results, transcripts, class position, awards, and distinctions; and research potential, assessed through the candidate’s prior research experience, intellectual curiosity, the strength and originality of their research proposal, and the departmental statement reflecting on their interview performance. A strategic allocation is also reserved for Alternate Pathways candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise despite non-traditional academic or career histories.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
