The Imperial College London Global Development Fellowship 2026 in the UK is now accepting applications. International academics can spend two or four months conducting study at Imperial College London, one of the top research institutions in the world, thanks to this fully funded scholarship.
In order to support and grow their research and educational endeavors, fellows will work in Imperial’s cutting-edge laboratories in close coordination with a host supervisor at Imperial as well as their supervisor at home. The program’s objectives are to improve academic capability in poor nations and promote international research collaborations.
All costs, including travel, lodging, and living expenses, are entirely paid, and there is no application fee.
According to international development classifications, the fellowship is only available to PhD applicants from Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) or Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Below are further specifics regarding financial assistance and eligibility requirements.
Host Country: UK
University: Imperial College, London
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current Enrollment: At the time of application, candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral (PhD) program.
- A passport and permanent residence in a Least Developed Country (LDC) or Lower Middle-Income Country (LMIC) as specified in the DAC List of ODA Recipients 2024–25 are prerequisites for citizenship and residency (applicants from Upper Middle-Income Countries are not eligible).
- Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD program at a university or research facility situated in an LDC or LMIC in order to be eligible.
- PhD Progress Requirement: By the start of the fellowship placement, candidates must have finished at least 12 months of their PhD program.
Benefits:
Monthly Stipend (£1,900):
Fellows will receive a monthly allowance of £1,900 to cover living expenses, including accommodation, meals, and daily needs during their stay in the UK.
One-Time Arrival Allowance (£200):
A settling-in grant of £200 will be provided upon arrival to assist with initial expenses such as local transportation, supplies, or personal items.
Return Airfare Tickets:
The fellowship includes round-trip economy-class airfare from the fellow’s home country to the United Kingdom and back after the completion of the program.
Visa Costs:
All visa application fees required for entry into the UK will be fully covered by the fellowship.
Biometric Residence Permit (BRP):
The cost of obtaining the Biometric Residence Permit, a requirement for temporary residence in the UK, will also be included and reimbursed as part of the fellowship support.
Deadline: 28 November 2025
