# ANR-DFG NLE (Nouvelle Liaison Européenne)

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** Required — France and Germany
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FR, DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/proposal-funding-process/faq/anr-nle
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The ANR-DFG Nouvelle Liaison Européenne (NLE) funds collaborative research projects between French and German teams, requiring a mandatory consortium of at least one partner from each country. This bilateral call supports fundamental and applied research across all disciplines, with applications evaluated in a single stage. The programme underscores France, Germany research cooperation and runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Research teams with at least one institution in France and one in Germany
- Fundamental and applied researchers across all disciplines
- Project leaders with international collaboration experience
- Researchers seeking to deepen France, Germany scientific partnerships

## Key dates

- Annual call; verify exact deadline on the ANR website
- Single-stage application and evaluation
- Consortium of at least one French and one German partner required

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is non-negotiable, projects without both French and German partners will be desk-rejected.
- Ensure consortium partners have worked together or demonstrate clear complementarity; vague partnership statements undermine credibility.
- Align your project timeline and budget across both ANR and DFG funding rules; harmonising these early avoids delays in grant management.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to ANR-DFG NLE as a single-country project?

No, a consortium with at least one partner from France and one from Germany is mandatory for all applications.

### Is ANR-DFG NLE a recurring call?

Yes, the call runs annually; check the ANR website for the next deadline.

### What fields of research are eligible for ANR-DFG NLE?

All disciplines are eligible, spanning fundamental and applied research across science, engineering, humanities and social sciences.

### Is there a budget cap for ANR-DFG NLE projects?

Budget details are not specified in the current call information; consult the ANR and DFG websites for the complete funding guidelines.

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