The Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships are among the most prestigious and generous doctoral funding awards available anywhere in the world. Each year, Imperial selects a cohort of exceptional PhD researchers and provides them with full tuition fees, a tax-free living stipend, and dedicated research funding — with no teaching obligations.
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What the Scholarship Covers
- 💷 £22,000 annual stipend (tax-free) — £2,000 above standard UKRI rate
- 📚 Full tuition fees covered (domestic AND international rate)
- 🔬 £2,000 annual research training support grant
- ✈️ Conference travel funding included
- 🎓 Duration: 3.5–4 years
🎓 Apply for One of the World's Most Funded PhD Positions
Imperial College London is ranked #2 in the world for Engineering and Technology. A President's PhD Scholarship sets you up for a lifetime career at the top of your field.
Start Your PhD Application →Eligible Research Areas
- Engineering (all disciplines)
- Medicine and Life Sciences
- Physics and Mathematics
- Computing and AI
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Business and Innovation
How to Apply
- Identify a supervisor at Imperial College London
- Submit a joint application with your proposed supervisor
- Strong candidates are invited for interview
- Awards announced before April for October entry