The Lord Robert May Scholarship 2026 at Imperial College London provides fully funded support to outstanding international students who apply for selected Master’s programmes in ecology, epidemiology, and computational life sciences. The scholarship enables talented students to pursue advanced scientific training without financial barriers.
Imperial College London offers this scholarship to honour the legacy of Lord Robert May, a pioneering theoretical ecologist whose work shaped modern ecological and epidemiological science.
About the Lord Robert May Scholarship
The Lord Robert May Scholarship supports exceptional international students who apply for eligible MSc programmes at Imperial College London.
For the 2026/27 academic year, the scholarship:
- Provides full tuition fee coverage
- Provides a stipend of £22,041 per year for living costs
- Awards 2 scholarships per year
- Supports Overseas (international) students only
- Applies to full-time postgraduate taught programmes
Eligible programmes include:
- MSc Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
- MSc Epidemiology
The scholarship selection committee evaluates candidates based on academic merit, motivation, and financial need.
Why Choose The Lord Robert May Scholarship?
This scholarship allows students to study at one of the world’s leading research universities while receiving full financial support.
At Imperial College London, scholars benefit from:
- Advanced training in ecology, epidemiology, and computational modelling
- Access to world-class research facilities and faculty
- Strong focus on global health, climate, and environmental systems
- Opportunities to contribute to high-impact scientific research
The programme builds strong careers in academia, public health, environmental science, and policy research.
Lord Robert May Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host University: Imperial College London
- Scholarship Name: The Lord Robert May Scholarship
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Funding Type: Fully funded
- Award Value: Full tuition + £22,041 stipend per year
- Number of Awards: 2
- Eligible Applicants: Overseas (international) students
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Eligible Programmes: MSc Epidemiology, MSc Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
- Application Method: Online scholarship application form
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Result Notification: By 31 July 2026
- Selection Basis: Academic merit, motivation, and financial need
Scholarship Benefits
The Lord Robert May Scholarship provides:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Annual stipend of £22,041 for living expenses
- Financial support for world-class postgraduate study
- Opportunity to study under leading researchers in ecology and epidemiology
- Access to advanced computational and scientific training
- Career pathways in research, environmental science, and global health
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an offer for one of the eligible MSc programmes
- Be classified as an Overseas (international) student
- Demonstrate strong academic excellence
- Show clear motivation for studying ecology or epidemiology
- Demonstrate financial need
- Not be a continuing Imperial student
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Statement of academic achievement and motivation
- Financial need statement
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Offer letter for an eligible MSc programme
- CV (if required)
Application Process & Timeline
Follow these steps:
- Apply for an eligible MSc programme at Imperial College London.
- Secure an offer of admission before the scholarship deadline.
- Complete the official scholarship application form.
- Submit two written statements (academic motivation + financial need).
- The selection committee reviews applications based on merit and need.
- Shortlisted candidates are evaluated and ranked.
- Successful applicants receive notification by email.
