Do you have a strong interest in security, AI, data science, or cyber-defense technologies? The CYD Doctoral Fellowships 2025 offer a fantastic chance to study for a PhD in Switzerland with full funding. This esteemed program, which is supported by the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus in partnership with Swiss institutions, provides conference support, research funds, and a full salary for a maximum of four years.
The CYD Doctoral Fellowships are a component of a nationwide program designed to enhance Switzerland’s knowledge and creativity in the field of digital security. Under the supervision of a local professor and in close collaboration with CYD researchers, participants will finish their PhD at a Swiss institution.
.Students interested in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science who wish to work with top Swiss universities and contribute to cutting-edge research would find this fellowship to be perfect.
Join the next wave of innovation in cyber defense by applying today.
Host Country: Switzerland
University: Italian University of Svizzera
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Swiss university, or intend to enroll in one.
- Academic level: Candidates may be at any level of their PhD program, though those who have not yet begun or are just beginning are given precedence.
- Endorsement: A Swiss professor who will act as the PhD supervisor must provide support.
- Age Limit: There are no age limitations.
Benefits:
- competitive pay and social security benefits based on the pay range of the host organization.
- Funding for research up to CHF 3,000 per year.
- Up to CHF 5,000 annually to attend a conference.
- the chance to cooperate on innovative cyber defense and digital security research.
- cooperation with leading authorities from government research facilities and academia.
- Complete funding for attending international conferences and purchasing research materials.
- Switzerland, a world leader in science and technology, offers a distinguished research position.
Deadline: 01 October 2025
