Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship 2027 – £27,036/Year Fully Funded PhD Worldwide – Apply by 2 November 2026

Imperial College London, one of the world’s top universities, has opened Round 1 of its President’s PhD Scholarships 2027. This prestigious, fully funded award is open to outstanding research candidates from any country across all of Imperial’s departments. The Round 1 deadline is 2 November 2026. This guide covers Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fees covered for 3.5 years
• Annual stipend of £27,036 (tax-free, 2027/28 rate)
• £2,000/year research consumables allowance (first 3 years)
• Access to Imperial’s world-class labs, supervisors, and networks

Eligibility

• Open to domestic and international applicants worldwide
• Must apply for a PhD programme at Imperial College London simultaneously
• Strong academic record and research potential required
• Some departments may have restrictions for international students — confirm with your target department

Key Deadlines (3 Rounds)

• Round 1: 2 November 2026 (decisions by 31 January 2027)
• Round 2: 11 January 2027 (decisions by 15 April 2027)
• Round 3: 1 March 2027 (decisions by 31 May 2027)

Start Date

• Between 1 August 2027 and 1 November 2027

Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarship: key details

How to Apply

• Apply to your chosen Imperial PhD programme and select the President’s PhD Scholarship option in the funding section
• Submit a two-page document: personal statement (page 1) and research proposal (page 2)
• Provide two academic referees (not your proposed PhD supervisor)
• Visit the official page: Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships

This is one of the UK’s most competitive and rewarding PhD funding opportunities. Candidates with strong research proposals and academic excellence are strongly encouraged to apply in Round 1 for the best chance of success.

Always verify deadlines and details on the official Imperial College London website before applying.

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