DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience PRIME 20225

DAAD PRIME funds the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers with temporary positions at German universities. Postdocs who see their long-term career perspectives in Germany receive funding for an independent research stay abroad, based on temporary employment at a German university. The grant also includes a mandatory return phase for reintegration into the German science system.

The programme aims to provide participants with an important qualification for a continued career in
science. The target group are postdoctoral researchers who see their long-term professional career in
Germany. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) provides the funds for this programme.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 29, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorDAAD

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Benefits

• DAAD provide funding for an 18-month employment contract at a German university to conduct a 12-month research stay abroad with a subsequent return phase to Germany.
• During your 12 months abroad, you may combine stays at several research institutions in one or several countries. Please indicate all host institutions in the application form.

Requirements

• Applicants with above-average qualifications from all faculties may apply. They must have completed their doctorate with excellent results before the start of funding.
• There are no restrictions regarding nationality and current residency. However, depending on nationality wand place of residence, restrictions may apply when choosing the destination country for the stay abroad

Interview Dates and Process

Selection: February 2026
Starting date: 1 June 2026 – 1 November 2026

Call for applications 2025/26 [pdf-file] (German) 
Call for applications 2025/26 [pdf-file] (English)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit DAAD webpage