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Country of study
United Kingdom · London
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Minimum grade
A first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree, or a distinction in a standalone Master's qualification.
Other conditions
  • Only new PhD applications are accepted: students already registered for a PhD at Imperial cannot be considered for a President's PhD Scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: 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.
  • Candidates with non-traditional academic or career paths who show strong research potential are encouraged to apply.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates with non-traditional academic and/or career pathways who show strong research potential are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
  • Applicants who do not meet the advertised eligibility criteria may be selected by their department as a special case if there are extenuating circumstances for the grades; they should contact their proposed department directly before applying.Organisation’s wording: Applicants that have not met the advertised eligibility criteria for the scheme may be selected by their department as a special case if there are extenuating circumstances around why the grades were not acquired, but they are otherwise of the calibre required for the scholarship (e.g. high marks in research project modules; evidence of high performance on research placements). Candidates that want to identify themselves for this should contact their proposed department directly before applying.
  • There are no nationality restrictions, but some departments may be unable to support international candidates.Organisation’s wording: There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
  • A supervisor can supervise only one President's PhD Scholar at a time.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Tuition
Number of places
50 places

Dates

Applications close
2 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Europe/London)Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 2 November 2026
Other deadlines
  • 11 January 2027 at 23:59 GMT (Europe/London)Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 11 January 2027
  • 1 March 2027 at 23:59 GMT (Europe/London)Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 1 March 2027
Results announced
Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 2 November 2026 will be notified by 31 January 2027; applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 11 January 2027 by 15 April 2027; applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 1 March 2027 by 31 May 2027.
Studies start
For the 2027-28 academic year, the earliest start date for funded places is 1 August 2027, the latest start date is 1 November 2027.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Contact a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London and obtain their agreement to supervise your research project.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Before applying for the scholarship
  2. Step 2: Submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system, and select the President's PhD Scholarship option in the funding section of the additional questions tab.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Before the scholarship deadline of the round you are applying in
    Documents to provide
    • Two-page personal statement: page 1 a personal statement (motivations and supporting information), page 2 your research proposal
    • Names of two academic referees (for example your personal tutor or thesis supervisor; not your proposed PhD supervisor)

Where to apply

Imperial College London (opens in a new tab) · President's PhD Scholarships

Official title (in English): President's PhD scholarships

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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