CYD Doctoral Fellowships Detail
Apply for Fully Funded CYD PhD Fellowships In Switzerland 2025. The CYD Doctoral Fellowships 2025 in Switzerland are now open for applications! This prestigious, fully funded opportunity supports international PhD students pursuing cutting-edge research in cyber-defence at a Swiss higher education institution. The fellowship is hosted by the CYD Campus and supervised by a Swiss professor, offering a unique academic experience in one of the world’s most advanced research environments.
About the CYD Doctoral Fellowship 2025
Country: Switzerland
University: Swiss Higher Education Institutions (at CYD Campus)
Status: Open to international and domestic students
IELTS: Not required
Duration: Up to 4 years (plus a 1-year extension)
Deadline: August 20, 2025
This highly competitive program funds PhD students across multiple areas of cyber-defence, including AI, data science, and digital trust technologies.
Programs Offered Under CYD Fellowship
Fields of Study Covered:
- Protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cyber and cyber-physical systems
- Information sharing, data fusion, and crowdsourcing
- AI and data science for cyber and technology-relevant data
- Security, privacy, and digital trust technologies
Eligibility Criteria for CYD Fellowships
General Eligibility
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities
- Age Limit: No age restrictions
- IELTS/GRE: Not required
Enrollment Requirements
- Must be enrolled in or accepted to a doctoral program at a Swiss university
- Applicants from applied sciences institutions must confirm their enrollment by Stage 2
- Must have a professor’s endorsement at Stage 2
- PhD Stage Preference
- Ideal for students at the beginning of their PhD, though students at any stage may apply
Benefits of the CYD Doctoral Fellowship
- Full salary coverage including social security
- Up to CHF 3,000/year for equipment
- Up to CHF 5,000/year for conference attendance
- Possible 1-year extension beyond the standard 4 years
- No application fee
How to Apply for CYD Fellowship 2025
Step-by-Step Application Procedure:
- Visit the official application link
- Prepare all necessary documents
- Submit application before the deadline: August 20, 2025
- If selected, move to Stage 2 for professor endorsement
Documents Required for Application
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal
- Proof of enrollment in a Swiss university (or plan to enroll)
- Endorsement letter (required at Stage 2)
Last Date to Apply for CYD PhD Fellowships In Switzerland
- Deadline: August 20, 2025
Make sure to submit your complete application by this date to be considered for the 2025 intake.