DAAD PRIME Fellowship Program 2024 | Fully Funded
The German Academic Exchange Service is inviting interested applicants to apply for the 2024 DAAD PRIME Fellowship Program.
The program offers full funding that includes an annual salary of up to €80,000. It also covers travel expenses, accommodation, and costs for dependents if they accompany the fellow abroad for more than one month.
Fellowship Summary:
Host Country: Germany
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Sponsorship | €80,000/Yr | Travel Costs
No IELTS Required
Deadline: August 30, 2024
Fellowship Details:
The DAAD PRIME Fellowship funds the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers with temporary positions at German universities. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) provides the funds for this program.
The grant also includes a mandatory return phase for reintegration into the German science system. The program aims to provide participants with an important qualification for a continued career in science.
The target group consists of postdoctoral researchers who envision their long-term professional career in Germany. 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.
Fellowship Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the DAAD PRIME Fellowship Program 2024, please note the following:
•Applicants with above-average qualifications from all faculties may apply.
•Applicants can be of any nationality.
•Applicants must accept that both the research stay abroad and the return phase to Germany are mandatory parts of the program.
•Applicants living abroad must state their intent to continue their research careers in Germany upon completion of the return phase to be considered for funding.
•Applicants who already have a permanent employment contract with the prospective host institution for the intended research activity are not eligible for funding.
•You may apply up to six years after receiving your (first) doctorate.
•Applicants must have completed their doctorate with excellent results before the start of funding.
Fellowship Benefits:
The DAAD will conclude a grant agreement with the respective German university covering the costs for the regular salary and the monthly expatriate allowance.
Salary: Temporary 18-month employment contract at a German university according to pay scale TV-L EG 13 (€70,000 – €80,000). Your exact pay is determined by the universities based on your previous work experience.
•Expatriate Allowance: A monthly expatriate allowance for the research stay abroad, based on an area classification of the destination and the gross income of the fellows.
•Travel Allowance: PRIME Fellows receive the DAAD lump sum travel subsidy for postdoctoral scientists.
•Family Support: Spouses and children are eligible for travel allowances if they accompany the fellow for at least one month during the research stay abroad. The travel allowance is paid directly by DAAD.
•Funding Structure: DAAD provides funding for an 18-month employment contract at a German university, which includes a 12-month research stay abroad followed by a 6-month return phase in Germany.
•Flexibility: During the 12 months abroad, fellows may combine stays at several research institutions in one or several countries.
Fellowship Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:
1. Application Form
2. EU standard Curriculum Vitae
3. Binding declaration from the German host university (form)
4. Invitation letter from the German host
5. Time schedule for the realization of the planned work abroad and in Germany
6. A detailed and independently prepared research proposal
7. One confidential letter of recommendation from a university professor
8. Short summary/abstract of the research project
9. Career plan (one-page max.)
Application Method (Step by Step):
To apply for the DAAD PRIME Fellowship Program 2024, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below:
1. Visit the DAAD Website: Click on the button below to visit the DAAD website for the fellowship.
2. Access the Application Portal: The application form will be available at the DAAD application portal. To access the portal, click on “Stipendiendatenbank für Deutsche.”
3. Register on the Portal: Complete your portal registration.
4. Generate the Recommendation Form: Once your registration is complete, you can generate and download the form for the required letter of recommendation.
5. Enter Applicant Data: Enter your applicant data into the portal.
6. Upload Application Documents: Upload all other application documents (including the letter of recommendation) to the portal. Ensure all attachments are available as PDF files.
7. Language Requirements: Except for the certificates, all documents must be submitted in English, as the evaluation and selection process are carried out by international reviewers and an international committee.
8. Update and Supplement Applications: Applications submitted before the deadline can be updated and supplemented until the deadline.
Follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is complete and submitted correctly.
