Imperial Business School fully funded MRes and PhD programme 2027
Imperial College London
Imperial Business School is accepting 2027 doctoral applicants for a funded MRes-to-PhD programme in London. Tuition is waived for home and overseas students and a living stipend is provided for up to five years. Deadline: 2 December 2026.
The Imperial Business School Doctoral Programme begins with a two-year MRes followed by doctoral research. Research pathways include analytics and operations, economics and public policy, finance, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing. The September 2027 intake is open. Applicants select Business (MRes 2YFT) in the online application and indicate a research pathway and potential supervisor.
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Benefits
Full tuition-fee waiver for Home/EU and overseas students plus a tax-free living stipend for up to five years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The 2026/27 stipend is GBP 29,580; the 2027/28 rate has not yet been announced. Sixth-year funding may be considered individually.
Eligibility summary
Open to home and overseas applicants who meet Imperial’s doctoral admissions standards. Strong undergraduate and master’s performance is normally expected; exceptional first-class bachelor’s applicants without a master’s may be considered. GMAT or GRE is compulsory. English-language requirements apply where relevant.
Requirements
Submit a complete online application and supporting documents before midnight UK time on 2 December 2026. Identify a potential supervisor and research interests. A satisfactory GMAT or GRE score and academic references are required for the application to be considered.
Documents required
CV, statement of purpose, degree transcripts, contact details for two academic referees, GMAT or GRE score, and English-language evidence where applicable.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official Imperial admissions and funding pages verified 19 October 2026. Deadline is before midnight UK time, 2 December 2026. The published GBP 29,580 stipend is the 2026/27 rate; 2027/28 amount is pending.
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