Imperial College London is offering the Design Engineering PhD Scholarship (DEPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. Three awards are available one covering full home fees and two covering full overseas fees along with a generous stipend of £21,237 per year for 3.5 years. This scholarship supports outstanding candidates pursuing innovative research within the Department of Design Engineering, with applications open to both home and international students.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must hold or expect to achieve a First Class Honours degree or a Distinction at Master’s level (or international equivalent) in a relevant field such as engineering, design, or a related scientific discipline. In exceptional cases, candidates with a 2:1 and significant research or industry experience may also be considered.
Imperial College London is a world-leading university located in the heart of London, renowned for its excellence in science, engineering, medicine, and business. Ranked among the top global institutions, Imperial is known for its cutting-edge research, innovation, and strong industry partnerships.
Established in 1907, Imperial College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Imperial College London is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Imperial College London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.