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Hinduja PhD Scholarships in Biomedical Engineering - October 2026 Intake

King's College London
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Application Deadline:29 Mar 2026

Dear Students,

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for Indian students interested in pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at King's College London!

Thanks to the generosity of the Hinduja Foundation UK, we are inviting applications for Hinduja PhD Scholarships for October 2026 intake.

About the Programme:

Hinduja PhD Scholars will join Cohort 3 of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (PSI CDT), undertaking cutting-edge research in one of three themes:

  1. Smart Instruments & Active Implants - Developing next-generation surgical tools and implantable devices
  2. Surgical Data Science - Applying AI, machine learning, and data analytics to improve surgical outcomes
  3. Digital Surgical Twins - Creating computational models for personalized surgical planning

The PSI CDT is based in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London and is funded by UKRI's Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council.

Scholarship Details:

Total Value: Approximately £275,000 over 4 years

What's Covered:

  • Annual Stipend: £24,780 (2025-26 academic year) paid monthly for living expenses (tax-free)
  • Tuition Fees: Full coverage of international tuition fees (~£140,000 over 4 years, ~£35,000 per year)
  • Research & Travel Support Grant (RTSG): £20,000 (£5,000 per year) for research consumables and conference travel

Important Note: Hinduja PhD Scholarships do NOT cover costs associated with travelling to the UK to commence study, including:

  • Visa application fees
  • International Healthcare Surcharge (IHS)
  • Flight tickets to UK

These costs must be met by the scholars.

Application Windows:

There are three application calls for October 2026 intake:

  • Call 1: 20 October 2025 to 23 November 2025
  • Call 2: 5 January 2026 to 1 February 2026
  • Call 3: 2 March 2026 to 29 March 2026

Eligibility:

  • Indian nationals domiciled in India
  • Have or be on track to achieve a 1st or at least 2:1 undergraduate qualification
  • Background in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related programmes
  • Strong academic record and research potential
  • English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL if applicable)

Available PhD Projects:

Over 50 cutting-edge research projects available across the three themes. Examples include:

  • 3D real-time low field MRI guidance of neurosurgical robots
  • AI tools for optimised planning and evaluation of epilepsy surgery
  • Autonomous mechanical thrombectomy navigation
  • Development of flexible robots for cataract surgery
  • Digital twins for interventional outcome prediction
  • Engineering gold-based nanomaterials for image-guided surgery
  • Miniature photoacoustic and ultrasound endoscopy
  • Robotics and AI to improve in vitro fertilisation outcomes

View complete list of projects: PhD Projects

Programme Duration:

  • 4 years full-time PhD
  • Start date: October 2026
  • MRes programme available for candidates who would benefit from additional technical training

Application Process:

  1. Create an account on King's Apply
  2. Submit application for Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time)
  3. Select October 2026 start date
  4. Upload required documents (CV, personal statement, supporting documents)
  5. Enter funding code: AE-PSI_CDT_HINDUJA
  6. Nominate preferred supervisor/project

Required Documents:

  • CV (PDF format)
  • 500-word personal statement (using provided template)
  • Academic transcripts
  • References
  • Passport copy
  • English language test scores (if applicable)

Selection Process:

  1. Application review by CDT
  2. Shortlisted candidates submit 10-minute pre-recorded presentation
  3. Successful candidates invited for interview
  4. Project selection through consultation with Deputy Director and supervisors

Why Apply?

  • Study at a world-leading UK university (King's College London - Top 10 UK university)
  • Fully funded PhD with generous living stipend (£24,780 per year)
  • Work with cutting-edge surgical and interventional technologies
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and research infrastructure
  • Collaborative environment with clinicians and engineers
  • Make profound contributions to healthcare innovation
  • Join a cohort of talented international researchers
  • Support from the prestigious Hinduja Foundation
  • Career opportunities in academia, industry, and healthcare

Important Resources:

About King's College London:

King's College London is one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings) and a founding college of the University of London. King's has a distinguished reputation in biomedical engineering and health sciences.

About Hinduja Foundation:

The Hinduja Foundation UK has made a philanthropic donation of £3,000,000 to King's to support full PhD studentships in healthcare technologies. Part of the Hinduja – King's Health Partners Academy, these funds are directed to students domiciled in India to benefit healthcare in both the UK and India.

Mission: The PSI CDT aims to train research students whose work will make a profound contribution in surgical and interventional health technologies, improving healthcare for millions worldwide.

This is an exceptional opportunity for talented Indian students to pursue fully-funded PhD research at a world-class institution. We encourage eligible students to apply during the application windows!