Imperial College London President’s Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are invited for the Imperial College London Doctoral Scholarships 2026 for international students. This is a fully funded PhD scholarship in the UK designed for outstanding students worldwide. Applicants of any nationality are encouraged to apply for the prestigious Imperial College London President’s PhD Scholarships 2026, one of the top UK scholarships for international students.

This competitive doctoral funding program covers full tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation, and a monthly stipend, ensuring that recipients can fully focus on their research without financial pressure. A total of 50 fully funded PhD scholarships in London are available under this scheme. Importantly, students who have just completed their bachelor’s degree (undergraduate degree) with exceptional academic results may also apply directly to the President’s PhD Scholarship Imperial College London without requiring a master’s degree.

As one of the world’s leading research universities, Imperial College London has been at the heart of scientific innovation since its establishment as part of Prince Albert’s 1851 vision of a cultural and academic hub—alongside the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Imperial Institute. Today, Imperial stands as a global leader in science, technology, engineering, and medicine, attracting top researchers from every corner of the world.

Imperial College London Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: UK, London
• Degree: Post Doctoral
• Duration: 3.5 Yrs
• Type of Funding: Fully Funded
• No. of Scholarships: 50
• Deadline: Check Below

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Academic criteria

Candidates must receive, or are due to receive, a first-class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree; and/or  

Candidates with a standalone Master’s qualification must have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to be 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.

Other criteria

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 Ph.D. applications. Currently, registered Imperial Ph.D. students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s Ph.D. Scholarship.

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Who can apply?

This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements (see eligibility criteria below), 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 studies on the scholarship are available. 

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

Scholarship benefits

Selected applicants will receive the following financial support from Imperial College London, President’s Ph.D. Scholarships.

• Full Tuition fees
• A scholarship of £ 21,400 per year. That is enough to cover accommodation and living expenses.
• £ 2,000 per year for your other expenses

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Deadline

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 3 November 2025 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 January 2026. 

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 12 January 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31 March 2026.

Applicants who apply by 23:59 (UK time) on 2 March 2026 and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by 31  May 2026.

How To Apply

The scheme is open to applications for scholarships 2026-27.

There is no specific application form for scholarships. You must submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admission system and your department will refer you to the scholarship based on merit and academic potential.

When prompted for a personal statement, you must ensure that it consists of approx. 1000 words (maximum 2 pages) and describe your academic and research achievements to date, briefly explaining your planned research project.

The selection panel will not consider statements that exceed the 2-page limit. You can send updated versions of this statement, if necessary, after applying.

To be considered for the President’s Doctoral Scholarship program, candidates must select this option in the funding section of the additional questions guide on the online application form.

You must also meet the additional application requirements set by your eligibility department.

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