Conicyt-Imperial Scholarship

• Chilean citizenship or permanent residency in Chile.
• Possession of a Licenciado degree (a six-year Chilean degree).
• Academic excellence, defined as an average grade higher than 5 out of 7 in the Chilean grading system or ranking within the top 30% of the degree course.

Prospective applicants should follow these steps:

• Contact the prospective supervisor or relevant department at Imperial College London with details of the proposed research project. Pre-application contact is essential.
• Email scholarships@imperial.ac.uk indicating the intention to apply for an ANID scholarship.
• Submit a PhD application to Imperial College London, adhering to standard procedures, including meeting English language requirements.
• Upon receiving a formal offer (conditional or unconditional) from Imperial, apply to ANID for the scholarship. The application link is PhD Scholarships Chile 2024-ANID. Deadlines typically fall in early April each year.
• Selection outcomes are usually communicated between June and August.
   
• Documents Required:
  • Completed application forms for both Imperial College London and ANID.
  • Academic transcripts and certificates.
  • Proof of Chilean citizenship or permanent residency.
  • Evidence of academic excellence (e.g., grading certificates).
  • English language proficiency test results (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL).
  • Research proposal.
  • Letters of recommendation.

• Funding Coverage:
  • Full stipend for the duration of the PhD, aligned with standard ANID rates.
  • One-way economy class airfare from the scholar's residence in Chile to London for the scholar, spouse, and children (if applicable), and return tickets upon completion.
  • Monthly allowances for the spouse and each child under 18 years old.
  • One-time allowances to cover settlement and relocation expenses.
  • Annual allowances for books/materials and health insurance.
  • Extension of the monthly stipend for up to four months for pregnancy and maternity leave (applicable to female scholars).
  • Benefits related to pre-sessional English courses, if required.
     
• Duration of Funding:
  • Covers the entire duration of the PhD program.