Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships

The President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships at Imperial College present an exceptional opportunity for international Ph.D. students for the 2020/2021 academic session.

Overview

If you are an ambitious undergraduate or Master's student aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. program at a renowned research institution, you have the chance to secure full tuition fees coverage and a generous stipend for a Ph.D. position at Imperial College London. The President's Ph.D. Scholarships aim to support up to 50 research students with immense potential in their chosen research field, under the guidance of excellent supervisors.

It is important to note that this scholarship scheme is highly competitive, with stricter eligibility requirements. Applicants should be confident in demonstrating outstanding academic performance before applying. Previous recipients of the scholarship have consistently ranked highly in their class, often achieving grades of 85% or higher in their degree(s).

Benefits

The President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships offer the following benefits:

• Full funding for tuition fees
• A stipend of £21,400 per annum to assist with living costs
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
• A program of tailored opportunities and events organized by the Graduate School
• Course Level and Duration
• Course Level: Ph.D., Research
• Duration of Scholarship: Up to 3.5 years
• Application Timelines
• Applicants who apply before November 8, 2019, and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by February 4, 2020.
• Applicants who apply before January 10, 2020, and are awarded a scholarship will now be notified by March 31, 2020.
• Applicants who apply before March 20, 2020, and are awarded a scholarship will be notified by May 29, 2020.
• Eligibility
• Eligible Countries: International
• Nationality Restrictions: None
• Academic Requirements:

Candidates must be among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort and should be in receipt of, or on track to receive, a first-class UK degree or its equivalent.

Candidates with a standalone Master's qualification must have achieved a distinction or provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction. They must also hold a first-class UK undergraduate degree or its equivalent. Candidates with multiple standalone Master's qualifications must have achieved a distinction in the most relevant one to their Ph.D. study.

Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions are strongly advised to assess if their scores/grades meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

Prior to applying, candidates must establish contact with a supervisor from an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to oversee their research project. Please note that each supervisor can only supervise one scholar at a time. Refer to the President's Ph.D. Scholarships Supervisors page for further details. Currently, registered Imperial Ph.D. students are not eligible for the President's Ph.D. Scholarship. This scheme is exclusively open to new Ph.D. applications.

Selection Process

The selection process for the President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships consist of two stages:

Candidates who meet or are predicted to meet the eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the relevant department. The departments will shortlist the most outstanding candidates to present to the Imperial College Selection Panel for further consideration.

The final decision will be made by the Imperial College Selection Panel, comprising the Vice-Provost (Research) and the Faculty Vice-Deans for Research. The panel will consider shortlisted candidates from all faculties and award scholarships to those who demonstrate the greatest potential.

Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship. Any offer of a Ph.D. place will be conditional upon a final interview with the department and the candidate meeting the predicted qualifications.

Applicants not selected for the scholarship will automatically be considered for the Ph.D. program

Application Procedure

To apply for the President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. For scholarships, follow these steps:

Submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system. Your department will then nominate you for the scholarship based on your academic merit and potential.

When prompted for a personal statement, make sure it consists of approximately 1000 words (maximum 2 pages) and highlights your academic and research achievements to date, along with a brief explanation of your planned research project. The selection panel will not consider statements exceeding the 2-page limit. You may submit updated versions of this statement if required after submitting your application.

To be considered for the President's Ph.D. For the scholarship scheme, select this option in the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online application form.

Ensure you meet any additional application requirements specified by your department of choice.

FAQs

1. Who is eligible for the President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships?

1. Talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide are eligible to apply. There are no nationality restrictions.
2. Candidates should be among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort and hold, or be on track to receive, a first-class UK degree or its equivalent.
3. Standalone Master's degree holders must have achieved a distinction or provide evidence of high performance leading to a distinction.

2. How many scholarships are available?

• Up to 50 scholarships are awarded annually.

3. What are the benefits of the President's Imperial College Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarships?

• The scholarships cover full tuition fees.
• A stipend of £21,400 per annum is provided to assist with living costs.
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum is available for the first 3 years of study.
• The Graduate School organizes a program of bespoke opportunities and events.

4. How long is the scholarship duration?

• The scholarship is awarded for up to 3.5 years.

5. How are candidates selected for the scholarships?

• Applications go through a two-stage review process.
• The department reviews candidates based on eligibility and selects the best candidates for further consideration by the Imperial College Selection Panel.
• The final decision is made by the Imperial College Selection Panel, consisting of the Vice-Provost (Research) and the Faculty Vice-Deans for Research.

6. What is the application procedure?

• There is no specific scholarship application form. Candidates must apply for admission to study at Imperial College through the online admissions system.
• When prompted for a personal statement, including approximately 1000 words (maximum 2 pages) highlighting academic and research achievements and outlining the planned research project.
• Candidates must select the President's Ph.D. Scholarship option in the funding section of the online application form.
• Additional application requirements specified by the chosen department must be met.