Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026 in UK | Fully Funded

Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for outstanding students to pursue doctoral research at Imperial College London. This scholarship provides full financial support for a 3.5-year PhD program, enabling scholars to undertake a research project of their choosing under the guidance of an excellent supervisor, alongside unique cohort-building opportunities.

Imperial College London is a world-class research institution consistently ranked among the top ten universities globally. Its excellence stems from a diverse community of talented students and staff from around the world, supported by a global network of alumni and collaborators, fostering innovative approaches to solving complex problems.

Benefits of Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026

• Full funding for tuition fees
• A stipend of £26,500 (2026-27 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
• A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
• A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
• Access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Early Career Researcher Institute Learning and development courses

Eligibility Criteria for the Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026

• Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree
• If a first class undergraduate degree is not achieved, candidates must be in receipt of (or provide evidence of high performance leading to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification
• Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent
• Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality
• The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered
• You must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project

How to Apply for Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026?

• There is no specific scholarship application form. You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through the online admissions system
• Your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential
• Within ‘Supporting documents’, your personal statement should be a 2-page document: the first page a personal statement, the second page your research proposal
• When prompted for two academic referees, these should be people who can provide an academic reference (e.g., personal tutor or thesis supervisor). Do not include your proposed PhD supervisor
• To be considered for the President’s PhD Scholarship scheme, you must select this option in the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online application form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Presidents PhD Fellowship 2026 at Imperial College London. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for this fully funded doctoral opportunity.