The applications are now open for the Imperial College London Global Development Fellowship 2026. It is a fully funded fellowship for international candidates to spend 2 or 4 months at Imperial College London, UK. Fellows will conduct Research in labs at Imperial College London. There is no application fee, and all the expenses are covered. With the support of the Fellows supervisor and the host supervisor at Imperial, participants will develop, amplify, and support research and education. The fellowship is open to PhD applicants only from the Least Developed or Lower Middle Income Countries. Below are more details about the requirements and the financial benefits.
Details About Imperial College London Global Development Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: UK
- Location: Imperial College, London
- Duration: 2 to 4 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 28th November 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Monthly Stipend (1900 British Pounds).
- One-time Arrival Allowance (200 British Pounds).
- Return Airfare Tickets.
- Visa Cost.
- Biometrics Residence Permit.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Current Doctoral student.
- Passport holder and permanent resident of a Least Developed Country (LDC) or Lower Middle Income Country (LMIC), as per the DAC List of ODA Recipients 2024-25 (Upper Middle Income Countries are excluded).
- Currently pursuing a PhD at an institution in an LDC or LMIC country.
- Must be over 12 months into the PhD at the time the placement occurs.
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Required Documents
- Letter of Support from an Imperial College host supervisor.
- Letter of Recommendation from your PhD supervisor.
- English language proficiency is required (but formal proof isn’t needed).
Finding a Host Supervisor at Imperial College
- Browse Imperial’s webpages (Departments/Institutes) to find academics whose work aligns with your PhD.
- Contact academics directly to discuss a placement (use the provided Template Letter).
- A list of all Departments and Institutes, and links to their webpages, can be found here.
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How to Apply for the Imperial College London Global Development Fellowship 2026?
The Letter of Recommendation and Letter of Support must be emailed directly to: gdhfellowsfund@imperial.ac.uk. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE IMPERIAL GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
