The Career development unit pleased to announce new opportunity at Imperial College London; The college is now accepting applications for the President’s PhD Scholarships 2026. This is a great chance for smart students to do their PhD studies at one of the world’s best universities. These scholarships are very competitive and look for the brightest students from around the world.
If you want to do amazing research in science, engineering, medicine, or business, this is your opportunity. Imperial College London wants to help the next generation of smart researchers and leaders through these scholarships.
The President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London are famous for giving lots of money to students. They pay all your university fees and give you money to live on. But it’s not just about money. Students also get to use the best research labs, work with top teachers, and join a great academic community.
This amazing environment helps students work together and create new ideas, making sure they have everything they need to succeed in their research.
Overview
Scholarship Coverage For PhD:
50 International candidates will receive the following financial support for up to 3.5 years at Imperial College London, UK :
Why Choose Imperial College London
Eligibility:
Deadlines:
More details:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-doctoral/grants-scholarships/presidents-phd/
For applying You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through their online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.
If you want to do amazing research in science, engineering, medicine, or business, this is your opportunity. Imperial College London wants to help the next generation of smart researchers and leaders through these scholarships.
The President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London are famous for giving lots of money to students. They pay all your university fees and give you money to live on. But it’s not just about money. Students also get to use the best research labs, work with top teachers, and join a great academic community.
This amazing environment helps students work together and create new ideas, making sure they have everything they need to succeed in their research.
Overview
- Country: United Kingdom
- Degree: Ph.D.
- University: Imperial College London
- How Long: Up to 3.5 years
- Who Can Apply: International and UK Students
Scholarship Coverage For PhD:
50 International candidates will receive the following financial support for up to 3.5 years at Imperial College London, UK :
- Full funding for tuition fees
- A stipend of £26,500 per annum
- Living costs
- A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum
Why Choose Imperial College London
- World’s top university for science and technology
- Best research labs and modern equipment
- Work with expert professors
- Great job opportunities after graduation
Eligibility:
- Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.
- Candidates must be among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort, and in receipt of, or due to receive a first-class UK degree or equivalent.
- 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. They must also hold a first-class UK undergraduate degree or equivalent (integrated Masters that form part of an undergraduate degree, e.g. MEng, MSci, M.Math, are assessed by Admissions as an undergraduate qualification when determining eligibility). Candidates with multiple standalone Master’s qualifications must have achieved a distinction in the one most relevant to their Ph.D. study.
- Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions are strongly urged to determine if their scores/grades are equivalent to the relevant eligibility criteria.
- Prior to applying candidates must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise their research project. Please note that supervisors are limited to supervising one scholar at any time. Please review the President’s Ph.D. Scholarships – Unavailable Supervisors page for more information. Please note: current registered Imperial Ph.D. students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s Ph.D. Scholarship. The scheme is only open to new Ph.D. applications.
Deadlines:
- Applicants who apply before 3 November 2025 will be notified by end of January 2026.
- Applicants who apply before 12 January 2026 will be notified by end of March 2026.
- Applicants who apply before 2 March 2026 will be notified by end of May 2026.
More details:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-doctoral/grants-scholarships/presidents-phd/
For applying You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through their online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.