President's PhD Scholarships
50 Imperial PhD scholarships with full fees, a £27,036 yearly stipend and £2,000 a year for consumables, open to any nationality.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full tuition fees, a £27,036 yearly stipend (2027-28) and £2,000 a year for consumables, for 3.5 years.
Eligible applicants
All nationalities
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Overview
President's PhD Scholarships is offered by Imperial College London for PhD study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirementFirst-class degree or a distinction in a standalone master's
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
Stipend of £27,036 a year (2027-28)
Included
£2,000 a year for consumables (first three years)
Included
Full tuition fees, a £27,036 yearly stipend (2027-28) and £2,000 a year for consumables, for 3.5 years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No restrictions on nationality.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
New PhD applicants of any nationality with a first-class undergraduate or integrated master's degree, or a distinction in a master's, and an Imperial supervisor who agrees to supervise them.
Applicant profile
- All nationalities
Study route
- PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- New PhD applicants of any nationality with a first-class undergraduate or integrated master's degree, or a distinction in a master's, and an Imperial supervisor who agrees to supervise them.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Agree supervision with an Imperial academic.
- 2
Apply for the PhD through Imperial's online system and select the President's PhD Scholarship in the funding section.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027-28 deadlines: November 2, 2026; January 11, 2027; March 1, 2027.
The listed deadline is November 2, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Imperial College London
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 2, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.