# Responsive Mode – Collaborate with Researchers in Luxembourg

**Funder:** AHRC
**Budget:** £300k–£1.5M (FEC, UK part); AHRC funds 80% FEC
**Duration:** 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — UK project lead with at least one Luxembourg-based project co-lead (international) from an FNR-eligible institution
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** GB, LU
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ahrc-responsive-mode-collaborate-with-researchers-in-luxembourg/
**Last updated:** 23 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint AHRC–FNR (Luxembourg) collaborative research grant for arts and humanities researchers partnering with Luxembourg-based researchers at FNR-eligible institutions (University of Luxembourg, public research centres). UK applicants must meet AHRC standard eligibility; Luxembourg partners must meet FNR eligibility. Projects must start at least 9 months after submission.

## Summary

This joint AHRC, FNR scheme funds collaborative arts and humanities research between UK-based teams and Luxembourg-based researchers, with grants of £300k to £1.5M (FEC, UK part) covering up to four years. AHRC funds 80% of full economic costs, and every application needs a UK project lead paired with at least one co-lead at an FNR-eligible institution in Luxembourg, such as the University of Luxembourg or a public research centre. The call runs continuously with no fixed deadline, but funded projects must start at least nine months after submission.

## Who should apply

- Arts and humanities researchers meeting AHRC standard eligibility at a UK institution
- Research teams with a confirmed co-lead at an FNR-eligible Luxembourg institution
- Projects built around a genuine UK-Luxembourg partnership rather than a single-country lead
- Teams able to plan a start date at least 9 months after submission

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline; applications accepted continuously
- Single-stage application process
- Up to 4-year project duration, starting at least 9 months after submission

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your Luxembourg co-lead's FNR eligibility before drafting the case for support, only University of Luxembourg and public research centres qualify.
- Build the 9-month start delay into your project timeline explicitly; reviewers will check this is accounted for, not just noted.
- Since this is single-stage with rolling submission, there's no pre-proposal filter, invest in a complete, fundable case from the first submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the AHRC-FNR Luxembourg grant pay?

Grants range from £300k to £1.5M in full economic costs for the UK part of the project, with AHRC funding 80% of FEC.

### Is there a deadline for this AHRC-FNR call?

No, the deadline is rolling and the call accepts applications continuously.

### Who needs to be on the project team?

A UK-based project lead meeting AHRC eligibility, plus at least one Luxembourg-based co-lead at an FNR-eligible institution such as the University of Luxembourg or a public research centre.

### How long can the project last?

Up to four years, with a start date required at least 9 months after submission.

### Is this a single-stage or multi-stage application?

It is a single-stage application process.

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