Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified candidates for the Imperial College London Ph.D. Scholarship 2026. The entire application details for the Imperial College London Ph.D. Scholarships can be accessed below.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
If you are a high-performing undergraduate or Master’s student and have a strong desire to undertake a Ph.D. programme at a world-class research institution, a President’s Ph.D. The scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5-year Ph.D. place at Imperial College London.
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
Degree Level of Imperial College London Ph.D. Scholarship
Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarships at Imperial College London UK 2026 is available to undertake Ph.D. level programs at Imperial College London.
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
Available Subjects in Imperial College London Ph.D. Scholarship
The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Imperial College London Ph.D. Scholarship Benefits
Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:
- Full funding for tuition fees
- A stipend of £22,900 (2026-24 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 Graduate School
You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Graduate School programme of professional skills courses.
Eligible Nationalities
This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements (see eligibility criteria below), attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential. We accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.
Both full-time and part-time study on the scholarship is available.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and nationalities, as we recognize that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.
Eligibility by Criteria
Academic criteria
- Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first-class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated master’s degree; and/or
- Candidates with a standalone Master’s qualification must have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to have been achieved, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction.
Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions should check with the relevant Admissions team if their scores/grades are equivalent to the scholarship entry criteria.
Other criteria
- Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK, and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
- The scheme is only open to new Ph.D. applications. Current registered Imperial Ph.D. students are not eligible to be considered for a President’s Ph.D. Scholarship.
How to Apply
Interested applicants, Should CLICK HERE to apply
The President’s Ph.D. Scholarships provide a generous financial package and bespoke support for Ph.D. students. The President’s Ph.D. The scholarship scheme considers applications at three points across the academic year (see ‘Timing’). 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. Please note that supervisors are limited to supervising one scholar at any time. Please review the President’s Ph.D. Scholarships – Unavailable Supervisors page for more information.
