Imperial College London – Fully Funded Scholarships

Imperial College London – Fully Funded Scholarships

Imperial College London

Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading universities, recognized globally for excellence in engineering, medicine, natural sciences, business, and innovation. The university offers a highly supportive research environment, international partnerships, and extensive resources for postgraduate students, making it a top destination for academically outstanding students worldwide.

Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships 2027 – UK (Fully Funded)

The President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London are among the most prestigious fully funded doctoral scholarships in the UK. They are designed to support exceptional students from around the world who wish to pursue high-impact research at a top-ranked global university. These scholarships enable scholars to focus entirely on their research across multiple disciplines.

Degree Level
Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Available Subjects
The scholarships support all research areas offered at Imperial College London, including:

• Engineering

• Medicine

• Natural Sciences

• Business and Management

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

• Life Sciences and Biotechnology

• Environmental and Earth Sciences

• Computing and Robotics

• Health and Biomedical Sciences

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage for the entire PhD duration

• Annual living stipend of £26,500

• £2,000 per year research and consumables grant for the first three years

• Funding for 3.5 years of doctoral study

• Access to Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI) training and events

• Professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities

• Full support services for postgraduate and international students

Eligible Nationalities
Open to students of all nationalities, both international and domestic.

Eligibility Criteria

• Apply for a new PhD program at Imperial College London

• Hold or expect to receive a First Class or equivalent Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree with Distinction

• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and research potential

• Contact and secure a supervisor at Imperial College London

• Meet the academic and admission requirements of the chosen department

• Be eligible to begin PhD studies within Imperial’s approved start period

• Current Imperial PhD students are not eligible

Application Procedure

• No separate scholarship application form is required. Candidates must apply through Imperial College London’s PhD admissions portal.

• Steps to apply:

  1. Contact a supervisor and agree on a research project

  2. Apply online for a PhD program via Imperial College London’s application portal

  3. Prepare a two-page statement:

     • Page 1: Personal statement and motivation

     • Page 2: Research proposal

  4. Submit academic transcripts, references, and supporting documents

  5. Select “President’s PhD Scholarships” in the funding section

  6. Departments nominate shortlisted candidates for scholarship consideration

Deadline
Applications are reviewed in multiple rounds each year. Deadlines vary by cycle.

Application Link