Imperial College PhD Scholarship In Chemical Engineering 2020-21

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Imperial College London invites applications from Master's degree (or equivalent) holders in Chemical Engineering or a related field to apply for Ph.D. scholarships. A total of 10 outstanding Ph.D. applicants will be considered for these Ph.D. scholarships that offer financial support to meritorious candidates for a duration of 42 months. The scholarship recipients will benefit from full coverage of tuition fees along with a grant for maintenance.

These Ph.D. scholarships are being offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

• Have obtained (or be heading for) a First Class Honours degree at Master's level (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or related science
• Be applying for a Ph.D. programme at the Department of Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrate an outstanding academic record and research skills

The scholarship, for a standard period of 42 months, covers the following:

• Full tuition fee
• An annual tax-free contribution to maintenance costs of GBP 16,553

Follow the below steps to apply:

Step 1: Visit the online application portal.
Step 2: Select the relevant program.
Step 3: Log in or create a new account.
Step 4: Access the application after verifying the email address.
Step 5: Fill out the application form with the required details.
Step 6: Upload the relevant documents.
Step 7: Submit the application.

• Academic transcripts of university studies to date
• A personal statement outlining the candidate's research interest and experience
• A copy of English language certificate (find English language requirements here)
• Contact details of 2 referees (one of whom must be an academic referee)

• The selection panel will shortlist the applicants based on the demonstration of necessary achievement and potential
• The shortlisted candidates successful in their interviews will be sent a list of available projects and supervisors.
• They will be asked to select 2 projects offered by different supervisors in the order of their choice.
• The first choice supervisors will then be contacted by the Department to ask if they are happy to take the candidate under the scholarship scheme.
• In case there is more than one successful candidate who wants to work with the same supervisor, the supervisor will be asked to choose the candidate most suited to the project.
• In the case of non-selection by the first choice supervisor, the second choice supervisor will be contacted.
• The department will select the most outstanding candidates who fit the eligibility criteria.

Find more details here.

Application deadline: 31st October 2020

• The majority of scholarships are likely to be allocated in Round 1. So, it is suggested to submit the Ph.D. applications before the Round 1 deadline (30 April).
• Due to high competition for the scholarship, it is possible that many academically good candidates might not get selected.
• The scholarship interview will last for 20 minutes and will be through Skype video call (or in-person interview if the candidate is based in or near London).
• All the applications will be screened within 6 weeks.
• Up to 10 scholarships will be offered to candidates.

Find more details here.