About this opportunity
Imperial College London has published the Jack Hirst Scholarship for the 2027/28 record, a single studentship for a Chemistry MRes at the College. The page prints the value: "Value Full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate", with 1 award available.
The route is written for one population. The award is for candidates "currently studying or conducting research in Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution", applying to the eligible Chemistry MRes courses at Imperial College London, which makes this a Nigeria specific studentship at a global top ten chemistry department.
On process, the page directs applications by email to chemres@imperial. ac.
uk "by 23:59 (UK local time) on 21 May 2027", and adds a caution for early movers: "The application form will be available in due course. ", so the formal form is not yet published and the email route carries the round.
The record is published against the 2027/28 year, with the page wording also carrying the entry route.
What you receive
- Full tuition fees at the Overseas rate for an eligible Chemistry MRes at Imperial College London
- A stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate
- A single dedicated award for candidates studying or researching Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution
Who can apply
- Currently studying or conducting research in Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution
- Applying to the eligible Chemistry MRes courses at Imperial College London
Who should not apply
- There is only 1 award in this round
Documents to prepare
- The application is sent by email to chemres@imperial.ac.uk, with a formal application form to be published in due course
How to apply
- Confirm your Chemistry MRes choice at Imperial sits inside the eligible courses
- Send the application by email to chemres@imperial.ac.uk
- Reach the department by 23:59 UK local time on 21 May 2027
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