DAAD offers a new funding programme i.e.
Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E)
available for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all
disciplines and nationalities. The funding consists of salaries
instead of scholarships. Funding is provided for 18 months, in which 12 months
have to be spent abroad and 6 months (re-integration phase) at a German
university. The re-integration phase is mandatory. The German university
administrates the salary during the whole funding period. Application should be
submitted till 31st March 2014.
Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E)
available for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all
disciplines and nationalities. The funding consists of salaries
instead of scholarships. Funding is provided for 18 months, in which 12 months
have to be spent abroad and 6 months (re-integration phase) at a German
university. The re-integration phase is mandatory. The German university
administrates the salary during the whole funding period. Application should be
submitted till 31st March 2014.
Study Subject (s): Funding is provided in all disciplines.
Course Level: Funding is available for postdoctoral researchers.
Scholarship Provider: The German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD) offers a new funding programme – co-financed by the Marie
Curie Programme of the European Commission.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and Abroad
Course Level: Funding is available for postdoctoral researchers.
Scholarship Provider: The German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD) offers a new funding programme – co-financed by the Marie
Curie Programme of the European Commission.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and Abroad
Eligibility:
-Applications may be made by persons of all
nationalities.
-Applications may be submitted before
completion of the PhD. The PhD must, however, be completed before the start of
the funding period.
-There are no restrictions as to the country of destination as long as the
applicant has not stayed in the respective country for more than 12 months in
total during the three years up to 31 March 2014.
-Appropriate host institutions in Germany and abroad must have been identified
at the time of application. The contact with these institutions and the
agreement on modalities are the responsibility of the applicant.
-The German host institution must confirm in writing that the postdoc will be
employed for the whole funding period, should the application be successful.
The necessary means will be made available to the German host institution
through separate project funding.
The university will appoint a mentor, who will inform the P.R.I.M.E. scholar
during his/her stay abroad about developments at the institution and answer
his/her queries so as to ensure successful reintegration at the end of the
period abroad. It is expected that the German university shall indicate at the
time of application the possibilities for the provision of longer-term
perspectives for research at the institution following the DAAD funding. The
DAAD offers a list of P.R.I.M.E. contacts at German universities on its
website, who can answer questions from potential applicants concerning their
institution.
-The foreign host institution must be willing to support the postdoc in the
realization of her/his research project. The type of support (office space,
access to instruments, libraries etc.) has to be defined and a mentor appointed
at the foreign host institution, who may be contacted should problems arise.
-Starting date is 1 September 2014. Due
to the late publication of this year’s call for applications a later starting
date may be possible in exceptional cases.
-The “Rules of good scientific practice”
and ethical guidelines of the program must be accepted.
-Applications may be made by persons of all
nationalities.
-Applications may be submitted before
completion of the PhD. The PhD must, however, be completed before the start of
the funding period.
-There are no restrictions as to the country of destination as long as the
applicant has not stayed in the respective country for more than 12 months in
total during the three years up to 31 March 2014.
-Appropriate host institutions in Germany and abroad must have been identified
at the time of application. The contact with these institutions and the
agreement on modalities are the responsibility of the applicant.
-The German host institution must confirm in writing that the postdoc will be
employed for the whole funding period, should the application be successful.
The necessary means will be made available to the German host institution
through separate project funding.
The university will appoint a mentor, who will inform the P.R.I.M.E. scholar
during his/her stay abroad about developments at the institution and answer
his/her queries so as to ensure successful reintegration at the end of the
period abroad. It is expected that the German university shall indicate at the
time of application the possibilities for the provision of longer-term
perspectives for research at the institution following the DAAD funding. The
DAAD offers a list of P.R.I.M.E. contacts at German universities on its
website, who can answer questions from potential applicants concerning their
institution.
-The foreign host institution must be willing to support the postdoc in the
realization of her/his research project. The type of support (office space,
access to instruments, libraries etc.) has to be defined and a mentor appointed
at the foreign host institution, who may be contacted should problems arise.
-Starting date is 1 September 2014. Due
to the late publication of this year’s call for applications a later starting
date may be possible in exceptional cases.
-The “Rules of good scientific practice”
and ethical guidelines of the program must be accepted.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Researchers of all nationalities can apply for this DAAD
funding programme.
funding programme.
Scholarship Description: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a new funding
programme – co-financed by the Marie Curie Programme of the European
Commission – for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and
nationalities: „Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience“
(P.R.I.M.E). The funding consists of salaries instead of scholarships.
programme – co-financed by the Marie Curie Programme of the European
Commission – for outstanding postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and
nationalities: „Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience“
(P.R.I.M.E). The funding consists of salaries instead of scholarships.
Duration of award(s): The support is for 18 months, of which the first 12 months should be
spent abroad (period abroad) and the remaining six months in Germany
(reintegration phase).
spent abroad (period abroad) and the remaining six months in Germany
(reintegration phase).
What does it cover? The funding consists of salaries instead of scholarships. The
funding is made up of a lump sum travel allowance for the selected candidate
and accompanying spouse or partner within the meaning of the law on civil
partnerships and children in accordance with the set DAAD rates and the
commitment for the employment at the selected German host university for the
whole funding period. Successful applicants will be invited to an information
seminar before the start of the funding, together with scholars at the end of
their period abroad, alumni and representatives from the research field and
business. A health/accident/private liability insurance package for the period
abroad may be taken out via the DAAD.
funding is made up of a lump sum travel allowance for the selected candidate
and accompanying spouse or partner within the meaning of the law on civil
partnerships and children in accordance with the set DAAD rates and the
commitment for the employment at the selected German host university for the
whole funding period. Successful applicants will be invited to an information
seminar before the start of the funding, together with scholars at the end of
their period abroad, alumni and representatives from the research field and
business. A health/accident/private liability insurance package for the period
abroad may be taken out via the DAAD.
Selection Criteria: The performance based assessment will take into account:
-the achievements of the applicant to date (scientific and other
qualifications, and particular conditions which have influenced the academic
progress); and
-the quality of the proposed project and the consistency with long-term career
planning.
Both points will be judged separately and both scores contribute equally to the
final rating. The assessment will focus in particular on the following aspects
of the application
-the achievements of the applicant to date (scientific and other
qualifications, and particular conditions which have influenced the academic
progress); and
-the quality of the proposed project and the consistency with long-term career
planning.
Both points will be judged separately and both scores contribute equally to the
final rating. The assessment will focus in particular on the following aspects
of the application
Notification: Rejected applicants will receive feedback summarizing the most important
strengths and weaknesses of their application. Successful applicants
will receive information on further procedures including the invitation
to an information seminar. Reserve candidates will receive an interim
reply. The German host institutions of the successful candidates will be
notified by the DAAD. They will then resolve the remaining open issues
with the applicants and apply for project funding to finance their
positions. Following the approval by the DAAD funding can start,
1 September 2014 being the envisaged start date.
strengths and weaknesses of their application. Successful applicants
will receive information on further procedures including the invitation
to an information seminar. Reserve candidates will receive an interim
reply. The German host institutions of the successful candidates will be
notified by the DAAD. They will then resolve the remaining open issues
with the applicants and apply for project funding to finance their
positions. Following the approval by the DAAD funding can start,
1 September 2014 being the envisaged start date.
Online Application: The mode of applying is online. Once
the application form has been completed, all other application documents, if
not stated otherwise, can be uploaded. All documents for upload must be in
pdf format. If not stated otherwise, all documents must be submitted in
English as the selection process will be conducted by an international
commission.
the application form has been completed, all other application documents, if
not stated otherwise, can be uploaded. All documents for upload must be in
pdf format. If not stated otherwise, all documents must be submitted in
English as the selection process will be conducted by an international
commission.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
