Program Description:

Title: DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025/2026 for Research Careers in Germany

Program Timeline

• Applications open: May 12, 2025

• Deadline: August 29, 2025

• Selection results: February 2026

• Funding start: Between June 1 and November 1, 2026

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DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025/2026 for Research Careers in Germany Overview

The DAAD PRIME (Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience) is a prestigious funding program that supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers planning a long-term research career in Germany. The program includes a 12-month research stay abroad followed by a 6-month reintegration phase at a German university.

Applications are welcome from all academic disciplines and any nationality.

DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025/2026 for Research Careers in Germany Eligibility

To apply, candidates must:

• Have completed a doctorate with excellent results before the funding start date

• Show above-average qualifications

• Plan to establish a professional career in Germany

• Comply with mobility rules, which may vary depending on nationality and residence

• Obtain an invitation from a German host institution and a host abroad

Funding Details

• Includes salary-based funding during the entire funding period

• Covers both the international research phase and the reintegration phase in Germany

• Provides support for mobility-related costs, including family and disability-related assistance (if applicable)

Application Process

1. Access the DAAD application portal via Stipendiendatenbank für Deutsche

2. Enter your field of study (Fachrichtung), target country (Zielland), and select “Programme für: Promovierte”

3. Follow the instructions to register and submit your application

4. Make sure your German and international host institutions provide completed forms and letters of invitation

Required Attachments

• Form 1: Declaration by the German host university (Word or PDF)

• Form 2: Invitation from the German host (PDF only)

• Form 3: Ethics Issues Checklist (Word or PDF)

• Form 4: Application Documents Checklist (PDF)

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

• Academic excellence

• Quality and feasibility of the research project

• Fit with the host institutions

• Long-term career potential in Germany

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For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the DAAD PRIME Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025/2026 for Research Careers in Germany

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