ATTRACT Programme

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Summary of the Programme

Duration: 2006-2013

The ATTRACT Programme aims to build on the excellence, dynamism and creativity of research in Luxembourg by attracting young researchers with a high level of ability in science or technology and proven experience in a professional research context.

The programme is designed for researchers not yet established in Luxembourg; it offers them the opportunity to set up an independent research team within a public-sector research institution in Luxembourg that is willing to host them. Research proposals should be submitted jointly by the candidate and the host institution.

Projects submitted should be innovative and of high scientific quality and candidates must be able to show that they have gained a minimum of two and a maximum of eight years’ professional experience since successful completion of doctoral studies. Projects selected under the ATTRACT programme have a lifespan of five years and the financial contribution by the FNR will be up to EUR 1,500,000.

Selected Candidates
  • 2007: Phillip Dale (University of Luxembourg)
  • 2008: ---
  • 2009: Andreas Michels (University of Luxembourg) & Dr Paul Wilmes (CRP Gabriel Lippmann/University of Luxembourg)
  • 2010: Karsten Hiller (University of Luxembourg) & Dr Oliver Kohns (University of Luxembourg)
  • 2011: Massimiliano Esposito (University of Luxembourg)
ATTRACT 2012 Call

Call Deadlines

The ATTRACT 2012 Call has the following mandatory deadlines:

  • 15 December 2011: Launch of the ATTRACT Call
  • 6 February 2012 (14:00 CET): Deadline for submission of pre-proposals
  • 2 April 2012 (14:00 CET): Deadline for submission of full proposals
  • May/June 2012: Evaluation Panel
  • 25 June 2012: Funding Decision

For further information about the call, click here.

Ongoing Projects