Applications are now open for the DAAD PRIME Fellowship 2025/26 in Germany. This fully funded program offers international postdoctoral researchers a unique opportunity to carry out independent research at a German university.
The fellowship spans 18 months, comprising a 12-month research stay abroad followed by a mandatory 6-month reintegration phase at a German university. This structure is designed to support the fellow’s long-term integration into the German academic system.
Open to candidates worldwide, the PRIME Fellowship is intended for postdoctoral researchers aiming to establish a lasting research career in Germany. The program is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
More information on eligibility, financial support, and the application process can be found below.
Eligibility Criteria :
- All Nationalities Are Welcome to Apply: Candidates may be from any nation.
- Doctorate Degree Requirement: Prior to the financing period beginning, a doctorate must have been satisfactorily completed. Those who are nearing the end of their PhD program are also eligible to apply.
- Eligibility Window: Candidates may apply for up to six years following the completion of their first PhD, with the exception of those who are responsible for providing care or are parents.
- article History: It is necessary to have at least one peer-reviewed article.
- Dedication to Germany: Candidates must have a sincere desire to establish a long-term academic career in Germany.
- Mobility Rule (Foreign Research Phase): You must have spent more than 12 months in your intended foreign host nation overall in the three years before the application deadline.
Host Country: Germany
Location: Germany & Abroad
Duration: 18 Months
Benefits: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- Formal employment contract provided
- Estimated gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €6,400
- Monthly stipend during the 12-month stay abroad
- One-time travel allowance
Deadline: 29th August 2025
