Apply For Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships 2025

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

Apply For Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships 2025

Imperial College London is now accepting applications for the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships 2025. This scholarship presents an extraordinary chance for exceptionally talented undergraduate and Master’s students who aspire to pursue a PhD at one of the world’s leading research institutions. If you have a strong academic record and a passion for research, this fully funded program will support your doctoral studies with comprehensive financial assistance.

Scholarship Benefits

This highly competitive scholarship offers outstanding benefits to successful candidates, including:

• Full coverage of tuition fees for the entire duration of the PhD (3.5 years).
• A generous annual stipend of £25,980 (2025/26 rate) to cover living expenses.
• A research consumables fund of £2,000 per year for the first three years.
• Exclusive training and development opportunities through the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI).
• Access to a wide range of postgraduate support services, including tailored assistance for international and disabled students, as well as professional skills courses from the Graduate School.

Who Can Apply?

The President’s PhD Scholarships welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of nationality, background, or prior affiliation with Imperial College London. The scholarship applies to both full-time and part-time PhD studies. Imperial strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups, emphasizing the value of diversity in academia and research.

Academic Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must meet one of the following academic criteria:

• Hold (or expect to obtain) a first-class undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification.
• If the candidate has not achieved a first-class undergraduate degree, they must hold (or be on track to achieve) a distinction in a standalone Master’s degree.
• Candidates with an integrated Master’s degree must achieve a first-class classification or equivalent.

Application Process

To be considered for the Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships 2025, applicants must:

1. Secure a PhD supervisor within an academic department at Imperial College London before applying.
2. Submit an application for admission to Imperial via the online admissions portal. No separate scholarship application form is required; candidates will be nominated based on academic excellence and research potential.
3. Apply by 23:59 (UK time) on March 10, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of May 2025.

Important Note: Each supervisor can only mentor one scholar at a time. Review the list of unavailable supervisors on the President’s PhD Scholarships webpage before finalizing your application.

For further details, visit the official Imperial College London website and take the next step toward advancing your research career!