The Global Development Fellowship intends to support high-impact, short-term placements for PhD students from Least Developed and Lower Middle-Income Countries to spend time at Imperial College London.
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When is the Application Deadline:
November 28, 2025 (23:59 UK Time)
Tell Me About the Fellowship:
The Imperial College London (ICL) Global Development Fellowship supports high-impact, short-term research placements for PhD students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Lower Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
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Selected fellows will spend 2–4 months at Imperial College London working under the supervision of an Imperial faculty member, alongside support from their home PhD supervisor. The goal is to boost global research collaboration, capacity-building, and professional development for scholars from developing countries.
Placements:
- Must start March 2026
- Must be completed by 31 July 2026
The fellowship is fully funded and covers stipend, travel, visa, and related costs.
Which Fields are Eligible?
All academic and research fields offered at Imperial College London, provided the placement aligns with the applicant’s PhD research area.
Type:
- Fully Funded Research Fellowship
- Short-Term Research Placement (2–4 months)
- PhD Mobility Fellowship
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be current PhD students
- Hold citizenship AND permanent residency in an LDC or LMIC (as defined by the OECD ODA list)
- Be enrolled at a university located in an LDC or LMIC
- Have completed at least 12 months of their PhD by the placement start date
- Have:
- A Letter of Recommendation from their PhD supervisor
- A Letter of Support from a host supervisor at Imperial (signed by Head of Department)
- Have a sufficient level of English proficiency (confirmed in the recommendation letter)
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Eligibility compliance
- Strength of the letters of support and recommendation
- Quality, clarity, and relevance of the proposed research placement
- Fit between the student’s PhD research and the potential host department at Imperial
- Potential impact of the placement on the applicant’s research, skills, and home institution
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Only students from:
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Lower Middle Income Countries (LMICs)
(as classified by the OECD ODA Recipients List)
Upper Middle Income Countries are NOT eligible.
Where will the Fellowship be Taken?
- Imperial College London, United Kingdom
- Fellows are expected to arrange their own accommodation in London (guidance provided)
How Many Fellowships?
Imperial does not specify a fixed number; multiple placements are funded each year based on available budget and quality of applicants.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship?
The fellowship is fully funded and provides:
Financial Benefits
- £1,900 monthly stipend
- £200 one-off arrival allowance
- Return economy-class flight
- Visa application cost + Biometrics Residence Permit fee
- Travel cost to visa application centres
Academic & Professional Benefits
- Work in world-class labs and research environments
- Build global academic networks
- Gain supervision from leading UK researchers
- Enhance research capacity at your home institution
- Join Imperial’s Global Development community
How Long Will the Fellowship Last?
- 2–4 months
- Must begin March 2026
- Must end by 31 July 2026
How to Apply:
- Visit the fellowship webpage (CLICK HERE TO APPLY)
- Identify a suitable department/research group at Imperial
- Contact potential Imperial supervisors using the template letter provided
- Secure:
- Letter of Support (signed by Head of Department)
- Letter of Recommendation (from your PhD supervisor)
- Complete the online application form, including:
- Summary of PhD work (200 words)
- Placement plan (500 words)
- Personal/professional development statement (250 words)
- Eligibility background section
- Ensure all documents are emailed to: gdhfellowsfund@imperial.ac.uk
Visit the Fellowship Webpage for Details
Apply Here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/imperial-global-development-lab/global-development-fellowship/
