The EPFL CYD Fellowship 2027 in Switzerland is now accepting applications. The CYD Campus and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne together offer this fully financed international fellowship. The program’s goal is to assist gifted researchers from all over the world who want to advance data science, cybersecurity, and cyber-defense knowledge and innovation.
By linking fundamental and applied research in cyber-defense, the fellowship enables participants to carry out cutting-edge research and create novel answers to new security concerns. This program gives researchers access to a top-notch academic setting and the chance to work with top authorities in the subject.
Master’s Thesis Fellowships, Doctoral Fellowships, and Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships are the three categories in which the EPFL CYD Fellowship provides financing. The program is a great chance for researchers looking to contribute to the future of cybersecurity and digital resilience because it is open to applicants of all nationalities and requires no application cost.
Host Country: Switzerland
Institution: EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Opportunity Type: Fellowships, Doctoral Fellowships
Eligible Applicants: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Types of EPFL CYD Fellowships
CYD Master Thesis Fellowship – 6-month research fellowship for master’s students
CYD Doctoral Fellowship – 4-year funded fellowship for PhD candidates
CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship – 2-year research fellowship for postdoctoral researchers
Master’s Thesis Fellowship at CYD
Master’s students can complete a six-month research study at the CYD Campus as part of their master’s thesis thanks to the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship. The study, which focuses on cyber-defense and security issues, is conducted under the supervision of a professor or academic supervisor from a Swiss higher education institution.
Benefits:
- Allowance for living
- Allowance for research
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- No limitations on age
- must be enrolled in a master’s program at the moment.
- needs approval from an academic supervisor or professor.
- Research projects must be in line with topics that qualify for CYD fellowships.
CYD Doctoral Fellowship
PhD applicants can complete their doctoral studies at the CYD Campus under the guidance of a professor from a Swiss institution thanks to the fully financed four-year research opportunity offered by the CYD Doctoral Fellowship.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Allowance for living
- Allowance for research
- Assistance with conference and academic event costs
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- No limitations on age
- must be enrolled in a Swiss university’s PhD program.
- needs approval from a professor at a Swiss university.
- Candidates who are just beginning their PhD studies are given preference.
- Adaptable funding term according to project needs and advancement
CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship provides support for postdoctoral researchers to carry out advanced research at the CYD Campus under the guidance of a Swiss university professor for a maximum of two years. The fellowship offers access to a vibrant academic and scientific environment while supporting creative research ideas in cyber-defense and related topics.
Benefits:
- Support for salaries
- Allowance for living
- Funding for research
- Payment for conference and academic event costs
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- No limitations on age
- A professor from a Swiss university must endorse it.
- In order to conduct their research in a new academic or research setting, applicants need to be ready.
- Strong research experience pertinent to the suggested project is ideal.
Deadline: 19th August 2026
