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Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships 2021

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

September 28, 2020

Imperial College London is inviting applications from high-performing international graduate students for the 2021 President's PhD Scholarships. The scheme funds up to 50 outstanding research students each year to work within their chosen research field with the support of a dedicated supervisor.

President’s Fully Funded Scholarships At The Imperial College, London 2021

Scholarship Value (Up to 3.5 Years)

  • Tuition Fees: Full funding for tuition fees.
  • Living Stipend: £21,000 per annum to assist with living costs.
  • Research Grant: A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study.
  • Support: Access to bespoke events and support programmes delivered by the Graduate School.

Application Deadlines and Notification Dates

Application DeadlineNotification Date
November 6, 2020By January 31, 2021
January 8, 2021By March 31, 2021
March 19, 2021By May 31, 2021

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be among the highest achievers in your undergraduate cohort, holding (or on track to receive) a first-class UK degree or international equivalent.
  • If you hold a Master's degree, you must have achieved a distinction or provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction.
  • Prior to applying, you must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. There is no separate scholarship form. Submit your admission application through the Imperial online admissions system.
  2. Prepare a personal statement of approximately 1,000 words (maximum 2 pages) outlining your academic and research achievements to date and your planned research project. Statements exceeding the 2-page limit will not be considered.
  3. In the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online form, select the option for the President's PhD Scholarship scheme.
  4. Meet any additional requirements specified by your chosen department.

For more information, visit the Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships website.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Stephanie Divine

Sep 28, 2020

Do I need to secure a supervisor before I submit my online application?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Sep 28, 2020

Yes, Stephanie. Having a confirmed supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your project is a mandatory eligibility requirement.

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