EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships 2026

Deadline: Feb 25, 2026

phd

up to four years (duration)

fully funded

Switzerland

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships are now open for applications! This prestigious program supports highly motivated PhD candidates pursuing research in cyber-defence and related fields in Switzerland.

📖 About EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships

The CYD Doctoral Fellowships aim to empower researchers to focus on high-impact projects in areas such as:

Security
Privacy
Digital trust
Data science
AI-based analysis
Information sharing
Protection of cyber and cyber-physical systems

The program provides up to four years of comprehensive funding, academic guidance, and institutional support.

🎁 Benefits of EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships

Fellows receive robust support throughout their PhD journey, including:

Salary support aligned with the host institution’s pay scale.
Research funds: Up to CHF 3,000 per year for equipment or project needs.
Conference support: Up to CHF 5,000 per year for travel, participation, and international exposure.

This financial structure ensures stability and enables full engagement in research activities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships, candidates must:

Be enrolled in a doctoral program at a Swiss higher education institution.
Have the endorsement of a supervising professor at the host institution.
Propose a project collaboratively developed with CYD Campus researchers and at least one Swiss university.
Demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to contribute to Swiss cyber-defence.
Be of any nationality with no age restrictions.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Guidelines:

Carefully read the application guidelines.
Explore the Application Toolkit.
Submit all required documents via the online submission platform.
Ensure all documents are submitted in English.

⏳ Application Deadline

25 February, 2026

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the official EPFL CYD Doctoral Fellowships page.

Ready to apply? Submit your application via the online submission platform.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance your research in cyber-defence and related fields with the support of EPFL!

Benefits

Salary support aligned with the host institution’s pay scale.
Research funds: Up to CHF 3,000 per year for equipment or project needs.
Conference support: Up to CHF 5,000 per year for travel, participation, and international exposure.