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London, All England
Imperial Business School is at the heart of Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading universities in science, technology, business and healthcare. As a Business School, we rank 1st in the UK for research environment and second for management and business students, while Imperial College London ranks 1st in the UK overall for research (REF 2021).
We believe that rigorous academic analysis can provide practical solutions to complex problems in society. Our fully-funded PhD programme provides students with the opportunity to conduct their own research in a world-leading university, finding solutions to key challenges in modern business.
Benefit from a funded programme
We offer a fully-funded PhD programme at the Business School. This includes a full tuition fee waiver (Home/EU or Overseas fees) plus a living stipend of £29,580 for 2026/27, for up to five years through the Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship. Funding for a sixth year can be considered on a case-by-case basis, with potential for a teaching or research assistant studentship.
Lead research in your field
We want to unlock your potential, so it’s good to know our own high standards are also internationally recognised. Imperial College London is ranked 2nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and ranked 3rd in Europe and 8th in the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
As a doctoral student, you will have the benefit of supervision from leading world scholars. You will develop the expertise and research skills necessary to pursue a career in academia, with previous Imperial doctoral graduates finding success in other leading universities such as Copenhagen Business School, Tsinghua University, University of Amsterdam, University College London, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Research areas
Starting with a two-year Master’s in Research (MRes), you will gain a strong theoretical grounding and thorough research training to prepare you for the PhD, introducing theory and research methods in Finance, Economics, Management, Analytics & Operations and Marketing. You will then have the freedom to explore your chosen research area over a further four years. We have research departments covering a range of specialist research areas, including:
Research Centres
Business School researchers are engaged in a number of activities which cross disciplinary, departmental, faculty and, in some cases, institutional boundaries. Each centre has been formed to advance study in a particular thematic area such as energy, healthcare or policy, uniting research and practice to enhance the impact of our work.
The Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation (CHEPI) is a global leader in research and teaching on health economics, policy, and management. It brings together faculty from the Department of Economics & Public Policy, the Department of Management, and the Department of Analytics, Marketing & Operations at Imperial Business School. We welcome PhD applicants from diverse academic backgrounds who share a commitment to conducting cutting-edge research that shapes health policy and practice at global, national, and local levels.
We have additional research centres covering a range of themes, including:
Admissions
Are you ready to ignite your extraordinary potential within a forward-thinking Business School? At Imperial, we take a holistic approach to admissions, attracting a diverse range of individuals with varied backgrounds to foster an enriching learning experience. Looking beyond your professional qualifications, we also consider who you are, what motivates you and how you collaborate with others.
Apply by 2 December 2026 for September 2027 entry.
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UK, EU, and International applicants
Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and the Business School is a key player in business education, ...
