Are you a postdoctoral researcher aiming to advance your academic career in Germany while gaining international research experience? The DAAD PRIME Fellowship 2025/26 offers an exceptional opportunity to combine a 12-month research stay abroad with a fully funded reintegration phase in Germany. This prestigious program is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and administered by DAAD – the German Academic Exchange Service.

DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Fellowship – Overview

Host Country: Germany (with international mobility)
Administering Organization: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Program Name: PRIME – Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience
Funding Duration: 18 months (12 months abroad + 6 months in Germany)
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

Eligible Fields and Institutions

PRIME is open to all research fields and disciplines, including but not limited to:

Natural Sciences & Engineering
Life Sciences & Health
Social Sciences & Humanities
Computer Science & AI
Environmental Sciences
Materials & Nanotechnology

You must establish a collaborative relationship with:

A German university as your employer (must agree to host and mentor you)
A foreign host institution (university, research institute, or industrial R&D) that aligns with your research goals

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Eligibility Criteria for PRIME Fellowship in Europe?

To be eligible for the DAAD PRIME Fellowship 2025/26, you must:

Have a completed PhD (or expected to complete before funding begins) with excellent results
Apply within 6 years of your first PhD completion
Have at least one peer-reviewed publication (co-authorship allowed)
Choose a foreign country for your research stay, where you haven’t lived/worked more than 12 months in the past 3 years
Be committed to building a long-term academic career in Germany
Not hold a permanent position at your proposed German host university
Not have already received PRIME funding (re-application allowed only once)

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How to Apply for DAAD PRIME Fellowship?

Follow these steps to apply successfully:

Step 1: Read the Official Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Researchers

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Step 2: Contact the German Universities or Foriegn Universities to find a host/mentor

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Step 3: Prepare the Required Documents for the fully funded research program

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Step 4: Submit Fellowship Application Online via DAAD Portal

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DAAD PRIME Fellowship Benefits

The PRIME fellowship provides:

18-month salaried position at a German university (TV-L E13 pay scale)
12-month research stay abroad at an international institution of your choice
6-month reintegration phase at the German host university
Monthly expatriate allowance based on destination region
Travel allowance (for fellows, spouse, and children)
Support for family mobility during research stay

Apply Now – Start Research Career in Europe

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to pursue your independent research project, build international collaborations, and secure a strong foundation for a long-term academic career in Germany.

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