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Research Excellence Scholarship

UCL's prestigious Research Excellence Scholarship (UCL-RES) aims to attract outstanding scholars to undertake doctoral research at UCL. For 2026/27, UCL is offering 40 fully funded Research Excellence Scholarships to exceptional applicants from any country. Only prospective UCL MPhil/PhD and EngD students can apply, meaning students who will begin on or after the academic year 2026/27 first permitted MPhil/PhD start date of 1 October 2026. The UCL-RES scholarship consists of full tuition fees (either Home or Overseas) plus a maintenance stipend during the research portion of the programme which increases each year with inflation. For 2025/26, the stipend rate is £22,780 for full-time study (rates are calculated pro rata for part-time students). The scholarship also includes additional research costs of up to £1,200 per year for the standard duration of the research portion of the programme. Awards are made for the standard length of the research portion of the programme of study, normally 3 years for a full-time MPhil/PhD/EngD degree programme (or 5 years for part-time study), subject to sufficient academic progress. Selection is based on academic merit, research potential, suitability of project proposal for the supervisors available and disciplinary need.

Unite Foundation Scholarship

The Unite Foundation Scholarship provides comprehensive accommodation support for care leavers and estranged students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at Imperial College London. This scholarship covers year-round accommodation in Imperial-owned halls for the entire duration of the degree programme, typically up to 4 years. The scholarship is specifically designed to support young people who are statutory care leavers or estranged from their families, helping to remove financial barriers to higher education. The Unite Foundation administers this programme in partnership with Imperial College London, providing stable housing and support throughout the undergraduate journey.

The Lee Family Scholarships

The Lee Family Scholarships support outstanding doctoral students from mainland China or Hong Kong who are pursuing PhD studies at Imperial College London. The scholarship provides full tuition fees and a generous stipend for 3.5 years, along with a consumables budget. Two scholarships are available for the 2025/2026 academic year. The program is open to students applying to PhD programs across the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, and the Imperial Business School. Candidates must be new PhD applicants who ordinarily reside in mainland China or Hong Kong (excluding Taiwan) and have been classified as Overseas for fee status. The scholarship requires applicants to approach individual departments and supervisors with their proposed projects before submitting a PhD application. Departments will nominate candidates based on academic merit and potential, and Imperial's Selection Panel makes the final decision. Recipients must not intend to exercise the skills obtained from their PhD in the UK after completing their studies.

The Lee Family Scholarships

The Lee Family Scholarships support outstanding doctoral students from mainland China or Hong Kong pursuing PhD degrees at Imperial College London. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding for up to 3.5 years, covering full tuition fees, an annual stipend of £26,500, and a consumables budget to support research. Three scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships are available across four faculties: Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and the Imperial Business School. Candidates must be classified as Overseas for fee status and ordinarily reside in mainland China or Hong Kong (excluding Taiwan). The application process requires prospective PhD students to approach departments and potential supervisors with their proposed projects before submitting a complete PhD admissions application by 12 January 2026. Departments will nominate candidates based on academic merit and potential, and Imperial's Selection Panel will make final award decisions. Applicants must not intend to exercise their skills obtained from the PhD in the UK after completing their studies.

The Inlaks Scholarship

The Inlaks Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity offered through Imperial College London for postgraduate taught programs. This scholarship is provided by the Inlaks Foundation and is specifically designed for international students who will be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes. The scholarship supports full-time study at Imperial College London during the 2026/2027 academic year. The scholarship is targeted at prospective students from overseas who are seeking to pursue postgraduate taught degrees at Imperial College London. Further details on eligibility criteria and the application process will be made available by the Inlaks Foundation, which administers this scholarship program in collaboration with Imperial College London.

The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs PhD Scholarships

The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs PhD Scholarships program provides funding for Egyptian nationals to pursue full-time doctoral studies at Imperial College London. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of the PhD program, excluding the writing-up year and any active research period extensions. In line with the agreement between The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs and Imperial College London, Imperial will cover 30% of tuition fees for successful applicants. Five scholarships are available for the 2026/2027 academic year across a wide range of departments including engineering, medicine, natural sciences, and business. Applicants must be assessed as overseas fee status and must apply both through Imperial College London's application portal and through the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt.