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Imperial's flagship doctoral scheme funds 50 outstanding new PhD students each year across every research area at the College. Scholars bring their own research project (with an Imperial supervisor's backing), get full tuition, a £27,036/year stipend for 3.5 years, and join a cross-faculty cohort with dedicated events and training. There is no separate scholarship form — your department puts you forward automatically from your PhD admission application.
| Qualification Required | Graduationfor PhD
Masters/MPhilfor PhD This scholarship is offered for PhD programmes in all research areas at Imperial College London. |
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| Who can apply | No restrictions on nationality — open to Imperial, UK, and worldwide candidates. Note: some departments may be unable to support international candidates; confirm with the department early. |
| Experience | No experience required — research potential is assessed through experience to date, curiosity, research plan, departmental statement, and interview. |
| Language Certificate | Course-dependent — meet the English-language requirements of your chosen Imperial department/PhD programme. |
| Other Certificates | Transcripts (assessed for past results, relative class position, awards, distinctions). |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
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All nationalities eligible; no restrictions. Department-level limitation: some departments may be unable to support international candidates — check with the…
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Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
First class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Master's (or due to receive); OR a distinction in a standalone Master's. International candidates: confirm grade equivalency with the admissions team.
Must have contacted a supervisor in an Imperial academic department who has agreed to supervise the project; supervisors limited to one scholar at a time.
Online admission application; 2-page personal statement/research document (p1 statement, p2 proposal); transcripts; detailed proposal if the department requires it.
The 2-page statement (page 1: motivations + supporting information; page 2: research proposal, first person encouraged).
Two academic referees (not the proposed PhD supervisor).
No separate scholarship fee; standard Imperial admissions fees apply if charged.
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
with a supervisor in an Imperial academic department who AGREES to supervise your project. (Check the President's PhD Scholarships – Unavailable Supervisors page first; each supervisor may take only one scholar.)
department that your grades meet the scheme's academic criteria (especially international qualifications).
PhD programme through Imperial's online admissions system — there is NO separate scholarship application form.
if your department requires a more detailed document.
personal statement = a 2-page document — page 1: motivation for applying to Imperial and the scholarship (+ supporting information); page 2: your research proposal (write in the first person; you may submit updated versi
SELECT the President's PhD Scholarship option.
thesis supervisor — NOT your proposed PhD supervisor); share Imperial's referee guidance with them.
candidates for the College Selection Panel, which makes the final decision.
system
personal statement; page 2: research proposal)
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