Are you an early-career researcher passionate about cyber-defence, data science, and digital security? The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 in Switzerland offer an exceptional opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research in these areas at one of Europe’s top innovation hubs—the EPFL-affiliated Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD). This is a fully funded postdoctoral program open to talented researchers worldwide seeking to make a significant impact in European and global cybersecurity.

CYD Postdoctoral Fellowships in Switzerland 2025 – Overview

Host Country: Switzerland
Host Institution: Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, supported by EPFL
Fellowship Type: Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Duration: Up to 2 years
Funding: Fully funded (salary, research costs, conference travel)
Application Deadline (Stage 1): August 20, 2025, (Stage 2): October 1, 2025

CYD Distinguished Postdoc Fellowship?

The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious research program hosted at the Cyber-Defence Campus, part of Switzerland’s national cybersecurity initiative and closely linked to EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne). Fellows conduct research under the supervision of a professor at a Swiss higher education institution and a mentor from the CYD Campus.

Research Areas for CYD Postdoc Fellowships

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Resilience
Data Science and AI in Cyber-Analysis
Cyber-Physical Systems Security
Information Sharing & Crowdsourced Intelligence
Digital Trust & Privacy Enhancing Technologies

Eligibility Criteria for EPFL CYD Research Fellowships 2025

The CYD Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to:

Researchers of any nationality
PhD holders in relevant fields (no age limit)
Applicants with excellent academic records
Applicants willing to relocate to a new lab for this fellowship
Applicants with a confirmed Swiss professor willing to supervise their Stage 2 application

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How to Apply for Fully Funded Postdoc in Switzerland?

Follow this two-stage process to apply for the CYD Fellowship:

Step 1: Read the CYD Postdoctoral Fellowships Switzerland Guidelines

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Step 2: Check the Switzerland Fellowship Application Toolkit and prepare the required documents

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Step 3: Submit Research Fellowship Application Online

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Benefits of EPFL Switzerland Research Fellowship

Selected CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows receive a comprehensive funding package, including:

Salary Contribution: Based on the host institution’s postdoc scale (including social security)
Research Costs: Up to CHF 3,000/year for project-specific equipment
Conference Costs: Up to CHF 5,000/year for presenting at international conferences
Dual Mentorship: From both CYD Campus and Swiss university faculty
Prestige: Competitive edge in future research and academic careers in Europe

Apply Now – Start Careers in Europe

If you are passionate about securing the digital world and ready to contribute to global research excellence, don’t miss the opportunity to join the CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland.

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