Launch 2023 Industrial Fellowships Call

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.

On the afternoon of 21 January 2026, the FNR will host an information webinar, which aims to update the Luxembourgish research community on what’s new in FNR funding and policies. Register now and submit questions in advance!

The FNR is pleased to announce that the updated INTER documents have been published. Through INTER, the FNR supports excellent research in cross-border collaboration in bi- and multilateral calls. Please review the INTER programme description and the INTER guidelines updates carefully as some changes on the eligibility requirements have been introduced. 

The Researchers’ Days will return for its 9th edition on Thursday, 26 to Saturday, 28 November 2026 at the Rockhal in Esch/Belval. Don’t miss the chance to interact and motivate future generations of scientists and share the passion that got you into research by offering them a hands-on science workshop!     

Please note that some programme guidelines underwent changes for 2026. All applicants are therefore strongly advised to consult the respective guidelines and ensure that their applications comply with the most recent updates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the respective programme responsible. Please also note that the FNR online submission platform is undergoing a transition to a new system end of this year and is therefore not yet accessible for newly launched funding programmes. The new platform (with the same URL link) will be active and available for new submissions as of 5 January.