President's PhD Scholarships
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President's PhD Scholarships

Merit Based
Scholarship
United Kingdom
Provided by Imperial College London

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to applicants of all nationalities.​
  • Candidates must be among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort, having obtained or predicted to obtain a first-class UK degree or equivalent.​
  • Candidates with a standalone Master's qualification must have achieved a distinction or provide evidence of high performance leading to distinction.​
  • For candidates with multiple standalone Master's qualifications, at least one must meet the distinction criterion.​
  • Applicants with degrees from non-UK institutions should determine the relevant equivalency.​
  • Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President's PhD Scholarship. ​

 

Application Process

  • Identify and secure the agreement of a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.
  • Submit your application for admission through the online admissions system and select the President's PhD Scholarship option in the funding section.​
  • Ensure all required documents are submitted as part of your application. ​

 

  • Documents Required:
    • Academic transcripts.
    • Personal statement outlining your research interest and experience.
    • English language certificate if applicable.​
    • Contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be an academic referee.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Funding Coverage:
    • Full coverage of tuition fees.​
    • A stipend for living costs.​
    • A consumables fund for the first three years of study. ​
       
  • Duration of Funding:
    • Up to 3.5 years.
       
  • Extra Benefits:
    • 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.

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Fields of Study
Open to all
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details

TypeMerit Based
FundingScholarship
CountryUnited Kingdom

Universities

Imperial College London