President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College: full doctoral funding and GBP 27,036 a year

Imperial College London is inviting applications for the President’s PhD Scholarships. This prestigious programme is designed to support outstanding doctoral candidates worldwide who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and strong research potential across various fields of study offered at the college.

The award provides comprehensive doctoral funding covering full tuition fees, a living stipend of GBP 27,036 per year (based on the 2027/28 rate), and an annual consumables grant of GBP 2,000 for the first three years. Fifty scholarships are granted annually across all departments for a duration of 3.5 years.

Candidates must submit their applications by 23:59 UK time on 2 November 2026. Admission and funding decisions for this round will be confirmed by 31 January 2027.

What is funded

The scholarship package covers full tuition fees for the duration of the doctoral study, which lasts up to 3.5 years. In addition, successful scholars receive an annual stipend of GBP 27,036 (at the 2027/28 rate) to assist with living expenses throughout the funding period.

Recipients also receive a research consumables allowance of GBP 2,000 per year during the first three years of study. Across all faculties and departments of Imperial College London, up to fifty scholarships are allocated each year.

Who can apply

The scheme is open to high-achieving individuals regardless of nationality. Applicants can apply from anywhere in the world, with Ukrainian researchers, higher education institutions, and research organisations eligible to participate within the doctoral admissions framework.

Eligible applicants must hold, or be on track to achieve, a first-class UK bachelor’s or integrated master’s degree, or an equivalent international qualification. Alternatively, candidates holding a standalone master’s degree with distinction, or international equivalent, are also considered eligible.

Conditions and requirements

Funding is tied directly to enrollment in a doctoral degree programme at Imperial College London. Applicants must satisfy all academic prerequisites and admissions requirements set by the respective department or faculty.

Awards provide funding for 3.5 years of study, after which external or institutional support concludes. The consumables grant is limited strictly to the first three academic years.

How to apply

Candidates must apply for doctoral admission through the Imperial College London admissions process before the official deadline. Applications must be completed and submitted by 23:59 UK time on 2 November 2026 to be considered for funding decisions released by 31 January 2027.

Practical tip. Prior to formal submission, reach out to prospective academic supervisors to secure their endorsement and establish an agreed research topic, as admissions and scholarship consideration rely heavily on departmental support.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: imperial.ac.uk.