Design Engineering PhD Scholarship (DEPS)

The Design Engineering PhD Scholarship (DEPS) supports doctoral research in design engineering at Imperial College London. This scholarship program offers three awards for the 2025/2026 academic year: one covering full home fees and two covering full overseas fees. Each award includes a stipend of £21,237 per annum for 3.5 years, enabling PhD candidates to pursue research in design engineering without financial burden. The scholarship is available to prospective students who meet the department's high academic standards and apply to one of the listed research projects. Design Engineering at Imperial requires applicants to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, typically at the First Class or Distinction level at Masters, in relevant engineering, design, or scientific disciplines.