President’s PhD Scholarships: Imperial College London invites applications for the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarships. These scholarships offer exceptional undergraduate and Master’s students the opportunity to pursue a 3.5-year PhD program at a world-class research institution. Successful candidates will receive full funding for tuition fees, a generous stipend, and additional financial support. Join us in shaping the future of research and innovation.
🌐 Overview:
- President’s PhD Scholarship offers full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5-year PhD program at Imperial College London.
- High-performing undergraduates or Master’s students can pursue a research project with an excellent supervisor and engage in cohort-building activities.
💰 What the scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fee coverage, a stipend of £25,150 per annum, and a £2,000 consumables fund per year for the first 3 years.
- Access to a program of opportunities and events by the Graduate School.
- Additional support for disabled and international students, along with professional skills courses.
🎓 Check if you’re eligible:
- Open to high-achieving candidates globally with no restrictions on nationality.
- Requires a first-class or equivalent undergraduate/integrated Master’s degree or a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.
- Eligible for both full- and part-time study.
📝 How to apply:
- Apply for admission to study at Imperial College London through the online admissions system.
- Contact a supervisor who agrees to oversee your research project.
- No specific scholarship application form; departments nominate candidates based on academic merit.
- Include a 2-page personal statement and research proposal when prompted.
🔍 Review and selection:
- Two-stage review process involving departmental assessment and a College Selection Panel.
- Assessment criteria include academic excellence and research potential.
- Successful candidates receive written confirmation, and PhD placement is conditional on predicted qualifications.
- Faculty allocation stage and College Selection Panel make final decisions.
🗓️ When you’ll hear:
- Notification dates based on application deadlines:
- November 6, 2023 (apply by), notified by end of January 2024.
- January 8, 2024 (apply by), notified by end of March 2024.
- March 4, 2024 (apply by), notified by end of May 2024.
👩🎓 Current scholar or Imperial staff member?
- The scholarship is only open to new PhD applications; current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible.
Designation: President’s PhD Scholar
Research Area: Various Research Areas (Dependent on Supervisors)
Location: Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Exceptional academic performance
- First-class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Master’s degree
- For those without a first-class undergraduate degree, a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification is required
- Open to candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide
- No nationality restrictions
- Available for both full-time and part-time study
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Job Description: The President’s PhD Scholarships provide outstanding scholars the opportunity to pursue their research interests in a supportive academic environment. Scholars will work on research projects of their choice under the guidance of expert supervisors and will benefit from cohort-building opportunities with other President’s PhD Scholars. The scholarship includes financial support for tuition fees, a stipend, consumables fund, and access to a range of support services and professional skills courses.
What the Scholarship Covers:
- Full funding for tuition fees
- Stipend of £25,150 (2024-25 rate) per annum for living costs
- £2,000 per annum consumables fund for the first 3 years of study
- Bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Graduate School
How to Apply:
- Contact a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who agrees to supervise your research project.
- Submit an application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system.
- In the personal statement, include motivations for applying to Imperial and the scholarship, along with any other relevant information.
- Prepare a research proposal (2nd page of personal statement).
- Provide names of two academic referees who can support your application.
Review and Selection:
- Applications will be reviewed in two stages:
- Initial departmental review to shortlist eligible candidates.
- Final selection by the College Selection Panel.
- Assessment criteria include academic excellence and research potential.
When You’ll Hear:
- Applicants notified by end of January 2024 if applied by November 6, 2023.
- Applicants notified by end of March 2024 if applied by January 8, 2024.
- Applicants notified by end of May 2024 if applied by March 4, 2024.
For inquiries, please contact the Student Financial Support team at student.funding@imperial.ac.uk.
Join us at Imperial College London and be a part of cutting-edge research and innovation. Shape your future with the President’s PhD Scholarships.
