The President’s PhD Scholarship, a transformative study in UK initiative, invites international students to pursue PhD programs at Imperial College London, ranked #2 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025). Launched to foster global research pioneers, this fully funded PhD UK program awards up to 50 scholarships annually, empowering scholars to conduct cutting-edge research across disciplines like Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Business. Hosted at Imperial’s South Kensington campus, the program promotes diversity, inclusivity, and cross-cultural collaboration, aligning with the UK’s global education vision.

The President’s PhD Scholarship engages scholars in a transformative doctoral journey at Imperial, a public research university founded in 1907. Scholars access world-class facilities, including the White City Innovation Hub and Molecular Sciences Research Hub, collaborating with top supervisors on projects addressing climate change, artificial intelligence, and global health. Since its inception, the program has supported 500+ scholars, with 28% contributing to policy development or securing roles in leading research institutions post-graduation. Imperial’s Graduate School enhances the experience through professional skills workshops and cohort-building events, fostering a vibrant academic community.

The scholarship champions global academic synergy. Scholars connect with peers, faculty, and industry experts from over 130 countries, with 60% of Imperial’s 22,000+ students being international. Research symposiums, cultural exchanges, and networking forums enrich the dynamic academic experience, with 33% of scholars forming global professional networks. Campus events, like Imperial Festival, London Tech Week, or South Kensington Cultural Quarter exhibitions, deepen engagement. Imperial’s partnerships with 300+ institutions in USA, China, India, and Australia enhance research collaborations and exchange programs, amplifying global impact.

Studying in London, scholars embark on a transformative doctoral journey, exploring landmarks like Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, or Kensington Palace, immersing in the UK’s cultural vibrancy. Events such as Notting Hill Carnival, London Science Festival, or Oxford Street Winter Lights complement academic pursuits. Imperial’s 500-hectare campuses, with advanced labs, libraries, and student hubs, support a global academic immersion, enhanced by connectivity to Paris, Amsterdam, and Dublin. London’s safe, cosmopolitan environment (QS Best Student Cities 2025) ensures a dynamic student life.

Join a global cohort to champion research excellence, embrace UK cultural diversity, and shape a transformative future with the President’s PhD Scholarship!

President’s PhD Scholarships:

Host Country:

•United Kingdom

Host University:

•Imperial College London

Course Level:

•PhD Programs

PhD Scholarship Duration:

•Up to 3.5 years

No. of Imperial College London Scholarships:

•50 Research Scholarships in the UK

Field of Study:

•Aeronautics
•Bioengineering
•Brain Sciences
•Business School
•Centre for Environmental Policy
•Chemical Engineering
•Chemistry
•Civil and Environmental Engineering
•Computing
•Design Engineering
•Earth Science and Engineering
•Electrical and Electronic Engineering
•Immunology and Inflammation
•Institute of Clinical Sciences
•Life Sciences
•Materials
•Mathematics
•Mechanical Engineering
•Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction
•National Heart and Lung Institute
•Physics
•School of Public Health
•Surgery and Cancer

Benefits of the President’s PhD Scholarships:

•The grant covers the full tuition fee for the PhD program.

•The scholars will receive a stipend of £25,150 per year to meet the living cost.

•The scholars will receive a consumable fluid of £2000 per year for the first three years of their PhD program.

•The students will receive tailored assistance i.e. assistance to students with disabilities and visa assistance to the international students.

•International students will have free English Language Courses and access to different clubs, and communities of the college.

Eligibility Criteria of President’s PhD Scholarships:

1. The candidates can be from any nationality.

2.cThe candidates must have a first-class bachelor’s or master’s UK degree or equivalent.

3. The candidates who have stand-alone master’s degrees must have or are about to have a distinction in their relevant program.

4. The candidates who have multiple standalone master’s degrees, one of their degrees has the distinction as well as must be relevant to their proposed PhD program.

5. Only those candidates will be eligible who have contacted the supervisor and have received confirmation of their assistance in research work candidates.

6. Only New PhD Students are eligible, candidates who are already studying a PhD program at Imperial College London is not eligible.

7. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.

8. For medical fields study, Applicant need to give medical examination conducted by the University (if required).

Required Documents for President PhD Scholarships:

1. Recommendation letter (if available).

2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation of master’s degree.

3. Academic transcript of master’s program (if required).

4. Proof of Language proficiency (English or Korean)/ Medium of Instruction (English).

5. CV (if required).

6. Motivation letter/statement of purpose (if any).

7. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.

8. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).

9. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).

10. University Admission Offer Letter (If Already Issued).

11. Research Proposal.

12. For medical fields study, Applicant who given medical examination conducted by the University (if required) need to submit examination result.

Scholarship Deadline:

• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.

• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in March 2026!

Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.