United Kingdom
1 Fulbright/Imperial College London Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length10 Months |
Award Type
Discipline-Specific Awards
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
The Fulbright Imperial College London Award covers any one-year on campus engineering, science, business (except MBA) or non-clinical medical studies Master’s degree offered by the institution. Find more about the Fulbright-Imperial Scholarship on their website.
Welcome to Imperial College London, a global top 2 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) specialising in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB). We use science to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of more people in it.
We are deeply engaged in the central forces that are shaping the future. We’re ranked first in the UK for our research environment, with a greater proportion of world-leading research than any other UK university (Research Excellence Framework, REF 2021). We work together across departments, exploring ideas in new ways and developing solutions to solve problems. And the research and innovations we produce are right now helping to navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges in global health, environmental change, AI, business leadership and more.
At Imperial, you’ll learn from and alongside world-changing scientists, engineers, technologists, business leaders, clinicians and policy experts. We’re a place to ask questions, test ideas and find new connections. You’ll get to build your knowledge and expertise in your subject area, and gain skills to transform your future career.
A place to innovate
Imperial is a global hub in a global city. Our work shapes the world and our community reflects it, brought together by the undeniable gravitational pull of London’s energy, economy and opportunity. Here, you’ll find a welcoming home for everyone who believes in the power of science to build, heal and lead.
Be part of it.
Read about Andrew's life at Imperial as a Fulbrighter here.
For information on the Master’s degree courses available in each Faculties and departments, please check:
Faculty of Engineering webpage
Faculty of Natural Sciences webpage
Faculty of Medicine webpage
Imperial Business School webpage
Science Communication Unit webpage
Non-eligible courses
- MBA
- Master’s degrees courses in the Faculty of Medicine that have a direct patient contact (*please check with the relevant department if you are unsure if your course has direct patient contact)
Grant Length
Grant Period
Master's programs in the UK typically last a year. Unless otherwise stated, funding is provided for only the first year of the degree - although the grant period is 10 months, tuition waivers cover the entire first year and student visas are not impacted by grant length.
Stipend amounts are set and do not change based on length of the degree.
Orientation
Pre-Departure webinars and in-Country Orientation
Candidate Profile
The Commission is seeking applicants who demonstrate:
- Rigor in scholarly enquiry and academic or professional excellence
- Strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK and at a particular institution
- A desire to gain a better understanding of the peoples and cultures of their host country
- Commitment to the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities
- Flexibility and dynamism necessary for active involvement in the host country
For this award, applicants must be proposing a one-year Master’s degree program in a science, engineering, or medical subject.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Navigating the country is made easy with efficient public transportation networks, allowing scholars to explore cities, countryside, and coastlines. Throughout the year, grantees engage in cultural events and festivals, immersing themselves in the arts, music, and local traditions. To name a few opportunities, previous Fulbrighters have participated in Highland games, organised writing workshops in picturesque locations, and visited National Trust properties across the UK.
With over 160 universities, the UK is home to innovative and globally significant research and teaching projects spanning all disciplines and sectors. Fulbright awards are offered across all 4 nations and the British Virgin Islands, with a range of all disciplines awards and subject-specific awards.
Candidates interested in applying for an award in the United Kingdom are advised to visit the US-UK Fulbright Commission's website for more information on the awards offered by the Commission and to hear from our alumni community.
Explore firsthand accounts from US Postgraduates like Michael Yang, whose Fulbright year led to innovation in food science, Asael Rodriguez, who engaged with his host community of Canterbury through volunteering opportunities, and Katelyn Barnes and Paul Kyumin Lee, who deepened their work in peacebuilding and conflict resolution while researching in Belfast.
Hear about Fulbright experiences from Cesar Cortorreal, 2022-23 Postgraduate Awardee here:
Applicants may also wish to consult Universities UK, Universities Scotland, Universities Wales, and UK Research and Innovation for more information about higher education in the UK.
Applicants may contact the US-UK Fulbright Commission with any queries by emailing fulbrightprogrammes@fulbright.org.uk
Eligibility
6 Months
For this award, applicants must be proposing a one-year Master’s degree program in a science, engineering or medical subject.
The following applicants are ineligible for consideration:
- Applicants who have extensive previous experience in the UK
- Applicants whose proposals are to complete any part of a medical degree, including internships or residencies, or applicants who hold a Ph.D. at the time the grant is to begin
- Applicants who have previously spent time at their selected university will be at a competitive disadvantage
- Applicants who have spent six or more months in the host country in the year prior to the grant are ineligible for consideration unless the applicant is in the UK for an undergraduate study abroad program
- Applicants are ineligible for the 2027-2028 awards if they are residing or studying in the UK during the 2026-2027 academic year unless the applicant is in the UK for an undergraduate study abroad program.
- Part time and distance learning masters/ research degree courses are ineligible for the Fulbright US Postgraduate awards to the United Kingdom
- Applicants are also recommended to carefully read the eligibility criteria for the United Kingdom on the IIE website before selecting their chosen award
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name, please select Fulbright Imperial College London Award from the drop down menu.
Applicants will complete two applications, the Fulbright application and the university’s application (according to the university’s admissions procedures). Applicants must submit their university applications as early as possible, ideally before January 4, 2027. Applicants who fail to do so may be at a competitive disadvantage. The Fulbright Program does not cover the application fee for the university.
How to apply for a course at Imperial
1)Search for the course you want to apply for at Imperial
2)Create an online account and submit your application through our application portal as soon as possible,
3)Application fee
If you’re applying for a postgraduate course at Imperial, you may need to pay an application fee. You can find more information on application fee and check if you are eligible for an application fee waiver on the Application Fee webpage.
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
The institution does not provide letters of affiliation/support for master’s degree applicants.
Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliation and must apply for admission according to the relevant university’s admissions procedures. Applicants are not expected to have a letter of admission/affiliation at time of application, but awards are made conditional upon acceptance by the chosen institution before arrival.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Tuition for the first year of study will be waived internally by the host university.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
The UK Research and Innovation’s minimum amounts for studentship stipends are used as a guide for the monthly stipend amounts. The figures are based on the monthly amount over a 10-month grant period.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
For an idea of what to expect with regards to living costs within the UK, please refer to the British Council’s guidance on the cost of study for international students: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/moving-uk/cost-studying
Dependents
Grant Amount
- Full tuition waiver for the first year of study
- £22,363 living stipend
- $1,500 travel stipend
- A small travel allowance and accommodation to attend required Fulbright Commission enrichment events
The living stipend is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs towards the first year in the UK.