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Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · living allowance + research funds

Eligible Courses

Courses offered on Cyber Defence

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Provider

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Last Verified On

08 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

To promote research and education in cyber-defence, the EPFL and the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus have jointly launched the “CYD Fellowships – A Talent Program for Cyber-Defence Research.” Cyber threats have been accelerating due to the exponential growth of network connectivity. These new capabilities provide myriad opportunities for security hackers to wreak significant damage for commercial, political, or other gains.

Eligibility criteria for the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship:

  • Citizens of any nationality may apply for the CYD Master Thesis Fellowships.
  • No age restrictions apply.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's program at a higher education institution (university or school of applied sciences) in Switzerland and have the endorsement of a professor employed in this institution willing to supervise them.

Additional Documents:

  • A letter of motivation is required, explaining why your planned research is original and why you are qualified for the fellowship and briefly describing your research achievements (maximum 2 pages).
  • A curriculum vitae is required, including a list of all your publications (if relevant).
  • A copy of all your diplomas and grade transcripts is required.
  • The name and contact details of two referees are required.

Application Process:

  • The submitted applications will be evaluated by a CYD Campus internal committee.
  • Only those applicants who are endorsed by their prospective CYD Campus mentor will be able to proceed to the final stage.

Value of the fellowship:

  • Living Allowances: CYD Master Thesis fellows receive a living allowance equal to CHF 2,500 for six months.
  • Research Cost: A maximum amount of CHF 1500 is awarded. (only for specific equipment needed for the project, not general IT material)
Source : Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 is Expired.
  • CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 is offered to Masters degree.
  • CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 is offered for Courses offered on Cyber Defence.
  • CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 is offered by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
  • CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2024 covers Partial Funding, living allowance + research funds .