For a high performing undergraduate or Master’s student having 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 be awarded a full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.

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

For 2023-24, candidates applying for the President’s PhD Scholarships will also be considered for the Sir Michael Uren Engineering Scholarship and the Sir Michael Uren Medicine Scholarship, which support interdisciplinary research across medicine and engineering. These scholarships provide the same support package as the President’s PhD Scholarships. 

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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 £22,900 (2023-24 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 Graduate School

Selected candidates 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.

See also: Singapore International Graduate Award

Eligibility Requirements

 

This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements attracting candidates that 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.

Both full-time and part-time study on the scholarship is available. 

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

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Academic criteria include that

• Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated masters degree; and/or  

• Candidates with a standalone Master’s qualification must have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to have been achieved, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction.  

Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions should check with the relevant Admissions team if their scores/grades are equivalent to the scholarship entry criteria.

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Other criteria include that

• 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.

• 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.

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How to Apply

 

The President’s PhD Scholarship scheme considers applications at three points across the academic year (see ‘Timing’).

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

There is not 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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Important Dates

 

Applications put forward for this scholarship scheme will be considered at three points throughout the academic year.

• Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 4 November 2022 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 23 January 2023. 

• Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 6 January 2023 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 20 March 2023.

• Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) 3 March 2023 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 22 May 2023.

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Further Information and Before Applying

 

If you are interested in the President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London, please visit the Official Website for learning more about the eligibility criteria, benefits, application process, review and Selection, scholarship-specific admissions instructions and the terms and conditions of such scholarship program among other things.