DAAD Prime Fellowship 2025: The DAAD Prime Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for postdoctoral researchers aiming to enhance their academic careers through international mobility. This program, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), offers a unique platform for conducting research at renowned institutions in Germany and abroad.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
Various scientific fields eligible for postdoctoral research, as determined by host institutions in Germany and abroad.
Location
Germany (with an initial research stay abroad)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be postdoctoral researchers with an excellent scientific record.
- A completed doctorate with outstanding results before the start of funding is mandatory.
- No restrictions on nationality or current residency, but applicants must adhere to mobility rules concerning the chosen research destination.
- Applicants must not have resided or worked in the chosen destination country for more than 12 months in the three years preceding the application deadline.
- Candidates must identify suitable host institutions in both Germany and abroad.
Job Description
- The fellowship provides an 18-month temporary employment contract at a German university.
- The first 12 months will be dedicated to conducting research abroad, with the last 6 months focused on reintegration into the German academic system.
- Fellows will receive a salary based on the German TV-L EG 13 pay scale, along with a monthly expatriate allowance during the research stay, adjusted according to area classification.
- Additional travel subsidies are available for postdoctoral scientists, including support for accompanying spouses and children.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Completed application form
- Career plan outlining how the PRIME funding will aid professional development
- A detailed research proposal coordinated with both German and foreign host institutions
- Time schedule for planned work
- Invitation letters from both the German and foreign host institutions
- Certificates of the most recent academic degrees
- List of publications with detailed information on contributions and importance
- Short summary of the doctoral thesis
- Completed ethics issues checklist
- Language certificates (if required for the research project)
- One confidential letter of recommendation from a university professor.
Application must be submitted online.
Last Date for Apply
August 29, 2025
For more information or to apply, please visit the DAAD website: DAAD Prime Fellowship Application
