President's PhD Scholarships, Imperial College London 2023-24

Imperial College London invites applications for President's PhD Scholarships 2023-24 from high-performing undergraduate or Master's students who wish to enrol for a PhD programme. Up to 50 research students will be selected for this scholarship. They will receive a tuition fee waiver and a generous annual stipend. 

Source: Imperial College London

Imperial College London is offering this scholarship. 

To be eligible for these scholarships, an applicant must:

• Be a talented candidate from Imperial College London, UK or any country worldwide
• Be among the highest achievers in his/her undergraduate cohort
• Be in receipt of or due to receive a first-class UK degree or equivalent
• Have achieved a distinction (for candidates with a standalone Master's qualification)
• Have obtained scores/grades equivalent to the relevant eligibility criteria (for overseas students)
• Have already made contact with a supervisor at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise the research project

Candidates selected for the scholarships will receive the following benefits for a duration of up to 3.5 years:

• Full funding for tuition fee
• An annual stipend of GBP 21,400 to assist with living costs
• An annual consumables fund of GBP 2,000 for the first 3 years of study

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.

• Personal statement outlining the academic and research achievements to date and the planned research project (in approx. 1,000 words and maximum 2 pages)
• Academic transcripts
• References

• The departments to which the applicant has applied will shortlist the eligible candidates and present them to the Imperial College Selection Panel for consideration.
• The Selection Panel will then assess the candidates based on the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence
  • Research potential
  • Suitability of candidate

Application accepted throughout the year

• Current PhD students are not eligible for President's PhD scholarships as the scheme is open to only new PhD applicants.
• The personal statement should not exceed the 2-page limit.
• While filling the online application form, candidates must select the President's PhD Scholarship scheme in the funding section of the additional questions tab.
• Any offer of a PhD place will be conditional on the final interview by the Department and (if applicable) on the candidate receiving the predicted qualifications.