Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships 2027/28

Imperial offers 50 President’s PhD Scholarships for doctoral projects across its departments. The funding covers a 3.5-year place, and scholars can take part in events run by the Early Career Researcher Institute.

Applicants of any nationality can be considered. Imperial looks for excellent academic results and strong research potential. Find a suitable Imperial supervisor and get their agreement to supervise before applying.

The award covers tuition and provides a £27,036 annual stipend at the 2027–28 rate. It also includes £2,000 a year for research consumables in the first three years.

Apply for PhD admission in Imperial’s portal and indicate that you want to be considered for the scholarship. Prepare your research proposal and supporting materials. The round shown here closes at 23:59 UK time on 11 January 2027.