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

Contact

Marcello Triulzio

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