Imperial College London is Offering 50 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships for International Students in 2025 – Full Tuition, £25,980 Stipend & More!

International students with outstanding academic records can apply for the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London, offering full funding and a generous stipend for 3.5 years. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 23:59 (UK time) 10 March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by May 2025.

Tell Me About The Imperial College President’s PhD Scholarships:

The President’s PhD Scholarships allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President’s PhD Scholars. 

If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President’s PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.

Check:

Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

PhD Scholarship 

Who can Apply for the Imperial College President’s PhD Scholarships?

Also, to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Academic criteria

• Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree; or if this has not been achieved
• Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.
• This allows candidates who have demonstrated excellence at Master’s level, but not achieved a first class undergraduate degree, to be able to apply to the scheme.
• Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still receive, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent.

Alternate Pathways

• At Imperial, we are committed to attracting, nurturing, and championing the best local, national, and global talent by providing equality of opportunity and removing barriers.  Through the Alternate Pathways route, candidates with non-traditional academic and/or career pathways, who show exceptional research potential can apply for this scholarship.  

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

How are Applicants Selected?

Candidates are assessed by the Faculties and College Selection Panel against the following criteria:

1. Academic excellence – as demonstrated by:
   1. past academic results
   2. transcripts
   3. relative class position
   4. awards
   5. distinctions
2. Research potential – as demonstrated by:
   1. the candidate’s research experience to date
   2. their interest in discovery
   3. the research plan and its potential contribution as described in their research proposal
   4. the departmental statement, which also reflects on performance at the interview

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.

Applicants not selected for the scholarship will automatically be considered for a standard PhD.

Check:

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Imperial College, London 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Imperial College President’s PhD Scholarships?

Additionally, each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

• Full funding for tuition fees
• A stipend of £25,980 (2025/26 rate) per annum to assist with living costs 
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
• A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)

You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Graduate School programme of professional skills courses.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Duration of study 

How to Apply:

• There isn’t any specific scholarship application form. 
• You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Visit the official application webpage