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.

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.

• Table of Content
• About Imperial College London
• Imperial College London Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Imperial College London Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Imperial College London Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a world top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial is committed to developing  the next generation of researchers, scientists and academics through collaboration across disciplines. Located in the heart of London,  Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges.... continue reading

Imperial College London Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Imperial College London Masters Scholarship

Each of the 50 scholarship available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

• Full funding for tuition fees
• A stipend of £22,900 (2023-24 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 Graduate School

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.

Requirements for Imperial College London Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants can be international students from all backgrounds and nationalities
• Both full-time and part-time study on the scholarship is available.
• Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated masters degree; and/or 
• Candidates with a standalone Master’s qualification must have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to have been achieved, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to applying you must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project. Please note that supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time. Please review the President's PhD Scholarships - Unavailable Supervisors page for more information.

There is not a 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.

Scholarship-specific instructions for the admissions process are below; you must also meet any additional application requirements stated by your department of choice.