EPFL - CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
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Termine di inoltro: 19 agosto 2026
The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship supports excellent postdoctoral researchers conducting innovative cyber-defence research projects at the CYD Campus in collaboration with a Swiss higher education institution. The programme promotes research excellence in cybersecurity, data science, AI, privacy, and digital trust.
Deadline
Stage 1 submission: 19 August 2026 (17:00 CEST)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be of any nationality and any age.
- Obtain the endorsement of a professor at a Swiss higher education institution.
- Conduct their fellowship in a laboratory different from the one where they completed their PhD and any current postdoctoral appointment.
- Propose research relevant to Swiss cyber-defence priorities.
Funding and Duration
- Funding duration: up to 2 years.
- Covers:
- Salary contribution (including social security costs).
- Research costs up to CHF 3,000/year.
- Conference costs up to CHF 5,000/year.
Timeline of the Call
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 deadline (pre-proposal) | 19 August 2026 (17:00 CEST) |
| Mentor interviews and endorsement | August–September 2026 |
| Stage 2 deadline (full proposal) | 1 October 2026 (17:00 CEST) |
| Final results announced | End of November 2026 |
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