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Master’s thesis researchCHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.

CYD Master Thesis Fellowship

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Rolling thesis-research fellowship for students already enrolled in Switzerland: CHF 2,500 monthly for up to six months, with limited research funding.

Provider
EPFL / Cyber-Defence Campus
Host country
Switzerland
Deadline
Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.
Region
Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.
Funding
CHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.
Study level
Master’s thesis research
Deadline
Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.

Recorded funding information

  • CHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.

About the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship (2026)

Programme category: Fellowship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: ROLLING. The CYD Master Thesis Fellowship supports a cyber-security or data-science thesis at Switzerland’s Cyber-Defence Campus. It offers CHF 2,500 per month for up to six months and up to CHF 1,500 for justified research equipment specific to the project. General IT purchases are excluded. For EPFL students the allowance is paid as gross salary and is subject to social contributions. Citizens of every African country may apply, with no age limit. Applicants must already be enrolled in a master’s programme at a Swiss university or university of applied sciences and have endorsement from a professor or supervisor there. This fellowship does not fund an entire master’s degree or provide admission to Switzerland. Choose an advertised thesis topic or propose one, read the official guidelines and submit the required documents in English through EPFL’s MoveIN platform. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Selection is competitive: shortlisted applicants need a prospective CYD Campus mentor’s endorsement to proceed to the second stage. Research or conference expenses require a justified funding request. Application timing Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published. Official information: https://www.epfl.ch/research/funding/epfl-programmes/cyd/cyd-master/ Application route: https://epflresearchfunds.gomovein.com/information/index/5d77bf02089cc332e062a3a2/eng Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • CHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.

CYD Master Thesis Fellowship eligibility

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  • Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.

CYD Master Thesis Fellowship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.epfl.ch/research/funding/epfl-programmes/cyd/cyd-master/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    CYD Master Thesis Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.

      Provider deadline information: Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official rolling-call page accessible; official submission link resolves to the live EPFL MoveIN login. No sign-in, application or submission performed. Linked guidelines are hosted on Google Drive.
    Last checked 10/22/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship?+

    Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.

    What funding does the CYD Master Thesis Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: CHF 2,500 monthly living allowance for up to six months, plus up to CHF 1,500 in justified project research costs.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.epfl.ch/research/funding/epfl-programmes/cyd/cyd-master/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Any nationality and age, already enrolled in a Swiss higher-education master’s programme, with institutional supervisor endorsement for a cyber-defence/data-science thesis.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling submissions; no fixed closing date is published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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