Launch 2023 Industrial Fellowships Call

The FNR is pleased to communicate that the next EUROSTARS call will launch on 16 Janaury 2026, with a deadline of 19 March, 14:00 CET. A webinar will take place on 19 January 2026. The FNR supports this call as part of the FNR INTER programme to foster international collaboration.

The FNR is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 FNR Awards are now being accepted. Deadline is 10 February 2026, 14:00 CET. Since 2009, the FNR has held the annual FNR Awards, where researchers and science communicators are recognised for outstanding efforts.

Have you ever wondered about how to involve the public with your research? Would you like to improve your communication skills to talk to the media and the public? What to say during an interview to get your message across? Would you like to feel safer in front of a TV camera or when communicating on social media? Then join us for a straight-to-the-point training!

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their partnership, Fondation Cancer and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) reaffirm their joint commitment to the fight against cancer. By signing a new cooperation agreement for the period 2026–2029, both institutions are continuing their successful collaboration, marking an important milestone for oncological research in Luxembourg.

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) announces the appointment of Dr Isabelle Mossong as Secretary General. She will take up her duties on 1 January 2026. This decision follows a rigorous selection process conducted by the Board of Directors and reflects a desire to strengthen the FNR’s leadership at a key moment for the national research ecosystem.

This year, the FNR continues its commitment to sustainability by giving new life to the large tarps produced for the 25 Examples of Research with Impact series. These materials, originally created as backdrops to celebrate 25 years of research in Luxembourg, were designed with a second life in mind—already planned to be upcycled once their initial use was complete. 

On Monday, 10 November 2025, NWO and FNR held an online session about the WEAVE initiative and new collaboration opportunities between Dutch and Luxembourg researchers. Slides now available. As of summer 2025, the FNR and NWO-ENW (The Netherlands) are running a pilot call where either can be the lead agency. Bilateral proposals may be submitted to the NWO-ENW M1 call or the FNR CORE call.

From 22 to 25 November 2025, the Luxembourg-Grund district will be transformed into a lively hub of scientific discovery for the 15th edition of the Science Festival. This major event, organised jointly by the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) and the FNR, invites scientists, schoolchildren and curious minds from all walks of life to a very special experience: a festival where they can experiment, discuss, learn and, above all, marvel.

The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine, EP PerMed, supported by the European Union under Horizon Europe, will soon launch a joint transnational call (JTC2025) for proposals on “Personalised Medicine for CARdiovascular, MEtabolic, and KidNey diseases (CARMEN2026)”. An information day will take place on 16 December 2025.

The FNR is pleased to announce that 4 of 11 proposals have been retained for funding in the 2025-1 JUMP Call, an FNR commitment of 1 MEUR. The FNR’s JUMP programme aims to bridge the technical and funding gap between research-driven discoveries and their commercialisation/ utilisation, thereby enhancing the impact of Luxembourg’s research on the economy and society.