Switzerland’s EPFL CYD Fellowship 2025–2026:
For the EPFL CYD Fellowship 2025–2026 in Switzerland, applications are now being accepted. The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus in Switzerland and EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) jointly established this fully funded international fellowship. It is a Cyber Defense Research Talent Program. This fellowship’s primary objective is to bring together fundamental and applied research in cyber-defense, inviting applicants from all over the world to conduct research and develop novel solutions in the domains of security and data science. Master’s Thesis, Doctoral, and Distinguished Postdoctoral fellowships are the three program options available under the CYD fellowship. All nationals are eligible, and there is no application fee. Additional information regarding the EPFL CYD Fellowship, its prerequisites, financial rewards, and the process is provided below.
- Nation: Switzerland
- Degree: Master – PhD – Postdoctoral
- Open to: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and – Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus
- Funded: Fully Funded
- last Date: 20th August 2025
1) Fellowships for CYD Master’s Theses
- Candidates can complete their Master’s thesis at the CYD Campus by conducting research for six months as part of the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship.
- This study is being carried out under the guidance of a professor or supervisor from a university in Switzerland.
Benefits:
- Allowance for Living
- Allowance for Research
Qualifications:
- All nationalities are welcome.
- No restrictions on age.
- presently pursuing a master’s degree.
- endorsement from a professor or supervisor.
2) Doctoral Fellowships in CYD:
- The four-year package for the CYD Doctoral Fellowship is available.
- This allows fellows to finish their PhD thesis at the CYD Campus while being supervised by a professor from a Swiss university.
Benefits:
- Pay
- Allowance for Living
- Allowance for Research
- Conference expenses
Qualifications:
- All ages and countries are welcome.
- enrolled in a PhD program in Switzerland.
- support from the professor.
- Preference for PhDs in their early stages
- Adaptable funding period.
3) Postdoctoral Fellowships with CYD Distinguished Status:
- Up to two years of salary, research, and conference funding are provided by the CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships.
- This helps fellows finish a research project at the CYD Campus while being supervised by a professor from a Swiss university.
Advantages:
- Compensation
- Living Allowance
- Grant for Research
- Conference expenses
Qualifications:
- All ages and countries are welcome.
- A professor’s approval is necessary.
- new setting for research.
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How to Use It of Switzerland’s EPFL CYD Fellowship 2025–2026:
- Eligible applicants must use the official portal to submit their online applications for the CYD Fellowship.
- Just choose the fellowship category for which you want to submit an application. Below is a link to the official webpage.
