Scholarship overview

  • Degree level

    Postgraduate doctoral

  • Value

    3 awards, one for full home fees, two for full overseas fees. Stipend of £21,237 per annum for 3.5 years

  • Number of awards

    3

  • Academic year

    2026/2027

  • Tuition fee status

    Home, Overseas

  • Mode of study

    Full time, Part time

  • Available to

    Prospective students

  • Application deadline

    12/01/2026

  • Additional information

    Scholarship page

    n.moult@imperial.ac.uk

  • Available to applicants in the following departments

    • Design Engineering

Eligibility criteria

This scholarship is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Hold (or expect to obtain) a First Class Honours degree or Distinction at Master’s level (or international equivalent) in a relevant field such as engineering, design, or a scientific discipline

  • In exceptional cases, applicants with a 2:1 (Merit) at Master’s level and substantial research or industry experience may also be considered

  • Must be applying for a new PhD programme in the Department of Design Engineering (continuing students are not eligible)

 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.

Please note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students.

Course specific information

This scholarship is specifically for PhD study within the Department of Design Engineering. Applicants must apply to one of the department’s listed PhD projects 

Application process

  1. Review the list of eligible PhD projects on the Design Engineering PhD Scholarships webpage - https://www.imperial.ac.uk/design-engineering/study/phd/funding-opportunities/design-engineering-scholarships/design-engineering-phd-scholarships-deps/

     

  2. Submit your PhD application through the Imperial College application portal, clearly indicating the project you are applying for

     

  3. The department will automatically consider eligible applicants for the scholarship and shortlist candidates accordingly

Contact

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at n.moult@imperial.ac.uk.