Integrated PhD
Studentships
Funding for our CDTs and DTPs is provided by Research Councils so eligibility criteria apply for the studentships that they offer. This is outlined in the Research Council training grant guide [PDF]. They may also consider self-funding applicants for non-funded projects.
A new model of Doctoral training
Integrated PhDs provide a new model of postgraduate training. They retain the depth, rigour and focus of a conventional PhD while also providing a broader training experience.
While the specific training routes may vary, they typically consist of a one-year Master's course (MSc or MRes) which leads straight into a three-year PhD.
This new style of doctoral training is available within our Research Council-funded Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) and Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs).
CDTs and DTPs
Our CDTs and DTPs recruit cohorts of students from a broad spectrum of disciplines, creating vibrant multi-disciplinary communities.
The diversity of students recruited to these centres reflects the breadth of research which they cover.
As well as benefitting from a variety of training opportunities and cohort-building activities, students studying within these centres may also have access to a supervisor and facilities at a partner institution.
Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs)
We offer the following DTPs:
- Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and hosted by the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment.
- Medical Research Council Studentships – Imperial College Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Photonics, available through several EPSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) in which Photonics research group members are involved.
Imperial is also a partner in London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)
Imperial currently hosts the following Centres for Doctoral Training. Explore the centres that interest you to find out more about their training programme and available studentships.
