Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME)
The PRIME programme enables postdocs of all nationalities who see their long-term career in Germany to combine employment at a German university with a research stay outside Germany. At the same time, they can prepare their subsequent integration in a German institution through regular exchange.
Who is eligible
Postdocs with:
- outstanding qualifications
- a convincing research project that is consistent with the researcher’s long-term career planning
- a detailed and independently prepared research proposal coordinated with the German and foreign host.
There are no restrictions regarding nationality and current residency
What is offered
Work contract; funded researchers receive a work contract at a German university covering the entire funding period.
Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for public sector employees (TV-L E 13).
Salaries may range from roughly 4,000 to 5,000 euros per month gross, plus approx. 1,200 to 2,000 euros per month expatriate allowance during the 12 months of the research stay outside Germany. Travel allowances are also paid.
Duration
18 months, of which the first 12 months are spent outside Germany and the following 6 months (integration phase) are spent at a German university.
Deadline: 30 August 2024