Imperial PhD Scholarship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded
Imperial PhD Scholarship 2027 provides fully funded doctoral opportunities at Imperial Business School in the UK, offering tuition waivers and living stipends. Apply by 2 December 2026.
Overview
The Imperial PhD Scholarship is a funded doctoral opportunity hosted at Imperial Business School in the UK. Aimed at candidates applying to the Doctoral (MRes & PhD) programme, the school utilizes a holistic admissions approach to evaluate academic achievement, motivation, research fit, and potential.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver covering Home/EU or Overseas fees.
- Living stipend for up to five years via the Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship.
- Potential sixth-year funding considered on a case-by-case basis through teaching or research assistant studentships.
- Possible Research Council funding (EPSRC or ESRC) for qualifying candidates meeting residential and academic criteria.
Eligibility
- Demonstration of strong academic performance, typically combining an Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree and a Master's degree with Merit or Distinction.
- In exceptional cases, a strong First Class Honours undergraduate degree without a Master's may be considered when accompanied by outstanding references, a CV, and a personal statement.
- Required prerequisite knowledge in areas such as Calculus, Matrix Theory/Linear Algebra, Statistics, and data analysis and programming.
- Compulsory submission of a GMAT or GRE score, with strong scores generally expected in the 90th percentile or higher.
- Meeting English language requirements, such as an IELTS academic score of at least 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in all elements), a qualifying TOEFL iBT score, or a Duolingo English Test score of 125 overall.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications through the online application system by searching for "Business", selecting Business (MRes 2YFT), and choosing the appropriate research pathway. Applicants need to supply a brief research outline, indicate a potential supervisor, and upload supporting materials including a resume or CV, a statement of purpose, complete academic transcripts, contact details for two academic referees, GMAT or GRE scores, and evidence of English language proficiency.
Deadline
All supporting documentation and reference details must be received before midnight (UK time) on Wednesday 2 December 2026.