Imperial Presidents PhD Scholarship Program

📖 About Imperial Presidents PhD Scholarship

The Imperial Presidents PhD Scholarship Program provides high-performing undergraduate or Master's students with the opportunity to undertake a fully funded PhD at Imperial College London. This prestigious scholarship supports students in conducting a research project of their choice under the guidance of an excellent supervisor, while also offering cohort-building opportunities with other President's PhD Scholars.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 12, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 03, 2025
• Category:
  • Undergraduate
  • Masters
  • Fully Funded
• School: Imperial College London

🎁 Benefits of Imperial Presidents PhD Scholarship

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

• Full funding for tuition fees.
• A stipend of £26,500 per annum (2026-27 rate) to assist with living costs.
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study.
• Access to a programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI).
• Access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements:

• This competitive scheme attracts candidates with excellent academic performance and promising research potential.
• Open to talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide.
• No restrictions on nationality.
• Applies to both full-time and part-time study.
• Encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, recognizing the importance of diversity in academia.

Academic Criteria:

1. Candidates must have achieved or be due to achieve a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Master's degree.
2. Alternatively, candidates must have achieved or be able to provide evidence of high performance leading to a distinction in a standalone Master's qualification.
3. Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master's must still meet the first class or equivalent requirement.
4. International candidates should confirm with the relevant Admissions team that their grades meet the requirements of the scheme.

📝 Application Process

Key Points:

• There is no specific scholarship application form.
• Submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system.
• Your department will nominate you for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Additional Instructions:

• Follow any additional application requirements stated by your department of choice.

📅 Application Deadline

• November 03, 2025

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Imperial Presidents PhD Scholarship.
• Apply for the scholarship via the Imperial application process.

This scholarship offers an incredible opportunity for aspiring researchers to study at one of the world's leading institutions. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Full funding for tuition fees
• A stipend of £26,500 (2026-27 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
• A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
• Access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Early Career Researcher Institute Learning and development courses.