The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is now accepting applications for its fully funded Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) programme.
This initiative supports postdoctoral researchers aiming to build long-term academic careers in Germany, offering funding for independent research abroad with a structured reintegration phase in the German science system.
Program Overview
The PRIME programme provides:
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An 18-month employment contract at a German university.
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A 12-month research stay abroad, followed by a mandatory return phase in Germany.
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Flexibility to conduct research at multiple institutions across one or more countries during the international phase.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Hold above-average academic qualifications from any discipline.
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Have completed their doctorate with excellent results before the funding start date.
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Be of any nationality, though some restrictions may apply depending on residency and destination country.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply through the DAAD application portal.
To access the portal:
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Click on “Stipendiendatenbank für Deutsche.”
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Enter your research subject (“Fachrichtung”), destination country (“Zielland”), and select “Programme für: Promovierte” to find the relevant programme.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by August 29, 2025.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is accepting applications for its fully funded PRIME programme, aimed at postdoctoral researchers seeking to establish long-term academic careers in Germany. The programme offers an 18-month employment contract at a German university, allowing for a 12-month research stay abroad before a mandatory reintegration phase in Germany. Researchers have the flexibility to work at multiple institutions across different countries during the international phase.
To be eligible, applicants need to hold above-average academic qualifications from any discipline, have completed their doctorate with excellent results prior to the funding start date, and can be of any nationality, keeping in mind some restrictions based on residency and destination country.
Candidates interested in applying should use the DAAD application portal. Access involves selecting "Stipendiendatenbank für Deutsche," entering relevant details such as research subject and destination country, and choosing the appropriate programme for post-doctoral researchers. The application deadline is August 29, 2025.
