Imperial College London is offering its prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships for the 2027–28 academic year — one of the most competitive and generously funded PhD awards in the UK. Up to 50 scholarships are available across all faculties, open to applicants of any nationality pursuing doctoral research at Imperial.
Key Details
- Host Institution: Imperial College London, United Kingdom
- Level: PhD (3.5 years)
- Benefits:
- Full tuition fees for 3.5 years
- Annual stipend of £27,036 (2027–28 rate)
- £2,000/year research consumables for the first 3 years
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; applicants must secure a supervisor’s agreement before applying; any discipline at Imperial
- Deadline Round 1: 2 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time (decisions by 31 January 2027)
- Round 2 Deadline: 11 January 2027
- Round 3 Deadline: 1 March 2027
- How to Apply: Submit a PhD application through Imperial’s online admissions system and select the President’s PhD Scholarship option in the funding section
This scholarship is ideal for outstanding researchers who wish to pursue world-leading science, engineering, medicine, or business research at one of the globe’s top-ranked universities. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors early and submit applications in Round 1 for the best chance of success.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Imperial College London website before applying.