About This Scholarship
All nationalities applying to PhD programs at Imperial. Around 50 awards per year — highly competitive. No separate application needed.
Imperial's most prestigious PhD award — around 50 per year across all faculties. Auto-considered with PhD applications submitted by January.
Eligibility Requirements
- Apply to an Imperial PhD program by the deadline
- Outstanding academic record (first-class degree or equivalent)
- Strong research proposal
- All nationalities eligible
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
31 January 2027
Results Announced
30 April 2027
Programme Start
Varies — check official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarship cover?
Full tuition, annual stipend (£22,000+), and £2,000 research training support per year
Who is eligible for the Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarship?
All nationalities applying to PhD programs at Imperial. Around 50 awards per year — highly competitive. No separate application needed.
When is the deadline for the Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarship?
The deadline is 31 January 2027. Results are announced around 30 April 2027.
What fields of study does the Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers: Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Computer Science & IT, Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Economics.
Is there anything special about the Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarship?
Imperial's most prestigious PhD award — around 50 per year across all faculties. Auto-considered with PhD applications submitted by January.
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