EPFL Switzerland CYD Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded)

Description

Are you a passionate researcher in cybersecurity, data science, or digital resilience? The CYD Fellowships 2025 offer fully funded research fellowships at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and other Swiss institutions. Backed by armasuisse Science and Technology, these fellowships support outstanding Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral candidates who aim to drive innovation in cyber-defence.

What Are the CYD Fellowships?

The CYD Fellowships – A Talent Program for Cyber-Defence Research – is a prestigious funding initiative co-developed by EPFL and the Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD) in Switzerland. With growing threats to digital infrastructure and national security, CYD fellowships are designed to advance research in areas like AI-driven security, blockchain for defense, network vulnerability detection, and data integrity systems

Research Environment

Fellows are hosted by a Swiss higher education institution (e.g., EPFL, ETH Zurich) and conduct research at the CYD Campus, based in:

1. EPFL Lausanne
2. ETH Zurich
3. CYD office in Thun

This cyber-competence center serves as an innovation hub for assessing and forecasting new cyber-technologies and security trends.

Degree Level

EPFL Switzerland CYD Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

Types of CYD Fellowships Available

1. CYD Master Thesis Fellowship

1. Duration: 6 months
2. Includes: Living allowance and research support
3. Open to: Master’s students at Swiss institutions
4. Application: Rolling call, apply year-round

2. CYD Doctoral Fellowship

1. Duration: 4 years (extendable by 1 year)
2. Covers: Full salary, conference travel, research costs
3. Eligibility: Excellent Master’s graduates enrolling in a Swiss PhD program
4. Deadline: 20 August 2025

3. CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

1. Duration: Up to 2 years
2. Provides: Postdoc salary, project funding, conference grants
3. Ideal for: Researchers with a completed PhD and a strong publication record
4. Deadline: 20 August 2025

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

These fellowships are ideal for researchers with academic excellence and a keen interest in:

1. Cybersecurity
2. Machine learning for defence
3. Quantum encryption
4. Critical infrastructure protection
5. Digital forensics
6. Blockchain and decentralization technologies
7. Military-grade communication protocols

Applicants should have outstanding academic records, strong motivation, and a clear research proposal that aligns with Switzerland’s strategic goals in national cyber-defence.

Application Procedure

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Download the Application Toolkit:
2. Master Thesis Fellowship Toolkit
3. Doctoral & Postdoctoral Toolkit (11th Call)
4. Prepare Required Documents:
5. Academic transcripts
6. Research proposal
7. Supervisor confirmation (if applicable)
8. CV
9. Apply Online:
10. Use the CYD submission platform
11. Deadline:
12. 20 August 2025 (for PhD and Postdoc fellowships)

CYD Fellowships 2025 Application Deadlines

1. Master Thesis Fellowships: Rolling basis – apply any time
2. PhD & Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships:
3. 12th Call Deadline: 20 August 2025 (17:00 CEST)
4. Next Call Opens: 3 December 2025

Why Apply for CYD Fellowships in Switzerland?

1. Work with leading cyber-defence scientists at EPFL and ETH Zurich
2. Access to cutting-edge labs and facilities
3. Collaborate on national security projects with government support
4. Receive generous financial backing and research resources
5. Contribute to the protection of digital infrastructure in Europe and globally

About CYD Campus and EPFL

The Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD) is a national initiative under the Swiss Federal Department of Defence. It acts as a platform for cyber-threat assessment, early technology detection, and academic-industry collaboration.

EPFL, one of the world’s top-ranked technical universities, is home to renowned research centers in AI, quantum computing, information security, and software systems.