Applications are Open for the Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience by DAAD

Name of the Event: Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience

Last Date of Application: 29 August 2025

Link to Apply:

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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.

Who can apply?

• 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.

What can be funded?

• Funding is provided 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.

Duration of funding:

Support is provided for 18 months- the first 12 months are spent abroad, and the remaining 6 months of the return phase are spent in Germany (funding cycle 12+6).

Support:

The DAAD will conclude a grant agreement with the respective German university covering the costs for the regular salary and the monthly expatriate allowance.

1. Salary-

   Temporary 18-month employment contract at a German university according to the pay scale TV-L EG 13.

   
   

2. Expatriate allowance-

   A monthly expatriate allowance for the research stay abroad is based on an area classification of the destination and the gross income of the fellows.

   
   

3. Travel allowance-

   • PRIME Fellows receive the DAAD lump sum travel subsidy for postdoctoral scientists. Spouses (either by marriage or according to German law on civil partnerships) and children are also eligible if they accompany the fellow for at least one month during the research stay abroad.

   • The travel allowance is not part of the grant agreement with the German university but is paid directly by DAAD.

     
     

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - prime@daad.de