Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Online application for admission to Imperial College London
- Two-page personal statement (Page 1: motivations for applying to Imperial and the scholarship, and any other supporting information; Page 2: detailed research proposal. A more detailed research proposal may be required by the department.)
- Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and Master's, if applicable)
- Two Academic References (excluding the proposed PhD supervisor)
- Proof of Academic Excellence (e.g., class ranking, awards, distinctions, proof of distinction)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- English Language Proficiency Certificate (for international applicants, if applicable)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.