President’s PhD Scholarships At Imperial College London 2026 | Fully Funded – ScholarWaka

The Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships 2026 at Imperial College London allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President’s PhD Scholars.

In this post, you will find everything you need to understand how it works, who can apply, what you stand to gain, and how to submit a strong application in good time.

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Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London 2026 Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Abroad: Study in UK
• Host University: Imperial College London
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligibility Countries: All Countries | International Students
• Reward: Full Tuition Fees | Stipend 
• Deadline:
  • Third cycle- 12 January 2026 
  • Second cycle– 2 March 2026

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Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London 2026 Details

If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President’s PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5-year PhD place at Imperial College London.

The President’s PhD Scholarships allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President’s PhD Scholars.

A total of 50 scholarships will be available to high-performing undergraduate or master’s students to undertake a PhD programme.

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Eligibility Requirements for the President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London 2026

This competitive scheme has higher-than-usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates who show excellent academic performance and promising research potential. 

We accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.

The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, as we recognise that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.

Academic criteria

• Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree; or if this has not been achieved.
• Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received) and be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.

This allows candidates who have demonstrated excellence at the Master’s level but have not achieved a first-class undergraduate degree to be able to apply to the scheme.

Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or an integrated Master’s must still be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent.

Other criteria

1. Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
2. The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Currently, registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s PhD Scholarship.

Read the scholarship terms and conditions.

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Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships 2026 At Imperial College, London Benefits

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 (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)

You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Graduate School programme of professional skills courses.

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Assessment Criteria

Candidates are assessed by the faculties and college selection panel against the following criteria:

1. Academic excellence – as demonstrated by:
   1. past academic results
   2. transcripts
   3. relative class position
   4. awards
   5. distinctions
2. Research potential – as demonstrated by:
   1. The candidate’s research experience to date
   2. Their interest in the discovery
   3. The research plan and its potential contribution as described in their research proposal
   4. The departmental statement, which also reflects on performance at the interview

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.

Applicants not selected for the scholarship will automatically be considered for a standard PhD.

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Required Documents For Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships 2026 At Imperial College

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

• Completed application form.
• International Passport.
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Personal statement
• 2 academic referees

You are encouraged to share this guidance with your two referees, noting, in particular, the recommendation to use ‘they/them’ language (rather than gender pronouns). See the Apply Now link to read more information about the needed documents.

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How to Apply For Fully Funded President’s PhD Scholarships 2026 At Imperial College

Applications for this scholarship scheme will be considered based on the deadline.

Before you apply

• You must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.
• Supervisors are limited to supervising one scholar at any time. Please review the President’s PhD Scholarships—Unavailable Supervisors page for more information.

Application Process

• There isn’t a specific scholarship application form. 
• You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system, and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Scholarship-specific instructions for the admissions process are below; you must also meet any additional application requirements stated by your department of choice.

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Application Deadline

• Third cycle- 12 January 2026 
• Second cycle– 2 March 2026

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