Launch 2023 Industrial Fellowships Call

Did you have an FNR-funded research project with great results? Did you run a popular PSP or outreach project? Fill out our participation form to be considered for an article on the FNR website and social media channels.  The FNR regularly publishes articles highlighting FNR-supported projects and people in our section “Research with Impact: FNR … Continued

On 21 January 2026, the FNR hosted an information webinar, which aims to update the Luxembourgish research community on what’s new in FNR funding and policies. The presented slides are now available.

The FNR is pleased to communicate the opening of the 2026-1 PSP-Classic Call for proposals. Through the Promoting Science to the Public (PSP) programme, the FNR supports projects and activities that allow the target audience – the public – to come into contact with science and research in an interactive way. Deadline is 3 March 2026, 14:00 CET.

The FNR is pleased to communicate that 13 of 16 projects were selected for funding in the 2025-2 PSP Classic Call, an FNR commitment of 462,920 EUR. Through the PSP (Promoting Science to the Public), the FNR supports projects that bring science closer to the general public or students. The next PSP-Classic deadline is 3 March 2026, 14:00 CET.

Launch is on January 9! Take Off returns with a brand-new season of creativity, discovery and science-powered challenges! Hosted by Lucie Zeches and Joseph Rodesch, both from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), the science challenge show returns with a fresh energy, new rules and even more spectacular experiments.

If your research receives funding from FNR, please remember to acknowledge this support in your communication activities. This applies to dissemination activities, equipment, infrastructure, and major research results. The FNR Communication Guidelines for Beneficiaries were recently updated and redesigned. The new version offers clearer guidance and easier access to key information. 

The 2026 edition of Researchers at School will take place from 9 – 13 March 2026. Registrations for researchers is now open. Through Researchers at School, the FNR invites researchers in Luxembourg to ‘go back to school’ and inspire the next generation of researchers! ‘Researchers at School’ is your chance to interact and motivate future generations, and share the passion that got you into research in the first place.

The FNR is pleased to announce the 10th edition of Spotlight on Young Researchers, where we shine a spotlight on people across the globe with a connection to Luxembourg, who are early in their research careers. Through Spotlight on Young Researchers, you have the chance to draw attention to your field of research, a question or issue and share the work you are doing, and why it is important. Stories will be published as a feature, with the option of an accompanying video. Deadline to participate is Monday 30 March 2026. Since 2023, Spotlight on Young Researchers has also been open to lab assistants, engineers and technicians, don’t hesitate to participate!

The FNR is pleased to communicate that 2 projects have been selected for funding in the 2025 OPEN Call. The OPEN programme provided funding for a limited number of high quality research projects in areas that are not covered by the national research priorities.

Main FNR 2026 Calls at a glance in an A5 flyer or A3 poster.