The Imperial College London Global Development Fellowship 2026 offers fully funded short-term research opportunities for outstanding PhD students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Fellows will spend 2 to 4 months conducting research at Imperial College London under joint supervision from their home and host supervisors.

The fellowship supports international collaboration, research capacity building, and the advancement of global education and development.

Financial Benefits

• Monthly stipend: £1,900
• Arrival allowance: £200 (one-time payment)
• Return airfare tickets
• Visa and biometric residence permit costs covered

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be current doctoral (PhD) students.
• Hold citizenship and permanent residence in a Least Developed or Lower Middle-Income Country (as per DAC List of ODA Recipients 2024–25).
• Be enrolled in a PhD program at an institution within an LDC or LMIC.
• Have completed at least 12 months of PhD study before the fellowship placement.
• Demonstrate English proficiency (formal test not required).

Required Documents

• Letter of Support from an Imperial College host supervisor.
• Letter of Recommendation from your current PhD supervisor.

How to Find a Host Supervisor

Browse Imperial College’s departmental webpages to identify academics whose research aligns with your PhD topic. Contact potential hosts directly using the provided template letter available on the official website.

How to Apply

Send the following documents directly via email to:
📧 gdhfellowsfund@imperial.ac.uk

Include both the Letter of Recommendation and Letter of Support.

Visit the official website for detailed information and templates.

Deadline:
   November 28, 2025.