Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Identify a Supervisor**: Before applying, you must contact and secure agreement from a potential academic supervisor in an Imperial College London department who is willing to oversee your research project.
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**Prepare Documents**: Gather all necessary application documents, including your two-page personal statement (incorporating your research proposal), academic transcripts, and contact details for two academic referees (who are not your proposed PhD supervisor).
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**Submit Online Application for Admission**: There is no separate scholarship application form. You must submit your application for admission to study a PhD at Imperial College London through their online admissions system.
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**Select Scholarship Option**: Within the 'funding' section of the 'additional questions' tab in the online application form, ensure you select the option to be considered for the President's PhD Scholarship scheme.
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**Departmental and College Review**: Your application will first be reviewed by your chosen department for academic merit and research potential. If shortlisted by the department, your application will then be forwarded to the College Selection Panel for a final decision.
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**Notification**: Successful candidates will receive written confirmation of their scholarship offer.
FAQs for Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships
Q.Is there a separate application form for the President's PhD Scholarship?
No, there is no separate scholarship application form. You apply for the scholarship by selecting the 'President's PhD Scholarship' option in the funding section of the additional questions tab when submitting your PhD admission application through Imperial College London's online admissions system.
Q.Do I need to secure a supervisor before applying for the scholarship?
Yes, it is a mandatory requirement to have made contact with and secured an agreement from a potential academic supervisor in an Imperial College London department who is willing to supervise your research project before you submit your application.
Q.What does the scholarship cover besides tuition fees?
In addition to full tuition fee coverage, the scholarship provides a generous annual stipend of £26,500 (approximately 3,392,000 INR) for living costs, a consumables fund of £2,000 (approximately 256,000 INR) per year for the first three years, and access to various support services including tailored assistance for disabled students, visa support for international students, and opportunities from the Early Career Researcher Institute.
Q.Are there any nationality restrictions for this scholarship?
No, there are no restrictions on nationality. Imperial College London accepts applications from talented candidates from the UK and worldwide for the President's PhD Scholarships.