Imperial College London Fellowship 2026

The Global Development Fellowship at Imperial College London’s Global Development Hub offers outstanding PhD students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Lower-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) a short-term research placement at Imperial College London. The aim is to strengthen global research collaboration and build sustainable academic partnerships, with placements lasting 2-4 months and beginning in March 2026.

Stipend, travel support, visa costs coverage, access to Imperial facilities and mentorship, professional development networking.

PhD students currently enrolled at a university in an LDC or LMIC; must hold citizenship and permanent residency in an eligible country, have completed at least 12 months of their PhD by the start of the placement, and secure a host supervisor at Imperial College London with departmental support.

Submit an online application via the Imperial Global Development Hub website, including statements, letters of recommendation, and host supervisor support.