AFR Grant Scheme

Since 1 October 2008, the FNR has been awarding the AFR Grants (Aides à la Formation- Recherche) to support researchers in their doctoral and postdoctoral training. The AFR grant scheme replaces the well-established BFR (Bourse Formation-Recherche) from the Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research.

The AFR grant scheme has no thematic limitations and is open to all researchers, regardless of their nationality, who are desirous to engage into research training in Luxembourg or abroad. However, the interest of the project in the context of Luxembourg R&D will be evaluated in the selection process.

The initial duration for PhD grants is limited to 3 years with a prolongation possibility of at maximum 1 year. Postdoctoral training is financed up to 2 years. The main novelty of the AFR scheme is the promotion of work contracts between AFR beneficiaries and their host institutions. The beneficiaries are entitled to full access of social security coverage, including health and pension insurances, during the whole duration of their research training.

For further information on the AFR and upcoming calls, please visit the AFR website www.afr.lu.