How To Apply Imperial College London PhD Scholarships

How To Apply Imperial College London PhD Scholarships

Applications are now invited from interested and eligible candidates worldwide for the Imperial College London President’s PhD. About 50 PhD scholarships are currently available and open to international students from all nationalities to study at Imperial College London, UK.

• Scholarship Sponsor: Imperial College London
• Institution: Imperial College London
• Scholarship Worth: Full funding + £22,900 + Other Benefits
• Number of Awards: 50 Scholarships per year
• Study Level: PhD
• Nationality: International Students.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship and apply for the Imperial College London President’s PhD scholarships

1. Applicants can be international students from all backgrounds and nationalities
2. Both full-time and part-time study on the scholarship is available.
3. Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree.
4. Candidates with a standalone master’s qualification must have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to have been achieved, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction.
5. 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.
6. The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s PhD Scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits

Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

1. Full funding for tuition fees
2. A stipend of £22,900 per annum to assist with living costs
3. A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
4. A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Graduate School

How To Apply

Prior to making your application, you must contact a supervisor in an academic department who has agreed to supervise your research project.

Admissions instructions

For the 2024–25 academic year, the earliest start date for funded places is 1 August 2024, the latest start date is 1 November 2025.

When prompted for a personal statement you must include a 2-page document:

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 personal tutor or your thesis supervisor). You should not include your proposed PhD supervisor. You are encouraged to share the guidance with your two referees, noting the recommendation to use ‘they/them’ language (rather than gender pronouns).

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.

For more information, visit Imperial College London