The FNR is pleased to announce that 28 of 125 PhD proposals have been selected for funding in the 2025 AFR Individual Call, representing an FNR commitment of 5.7 MEUR. 3 additional projects are on the reserve list. 13 of the 28 funded candidates are female.
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