# Young Researchers (JCJC)

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FR
**Official call:** https://anr.fr/en/work-programme-2026/
**Last updated:** 4 Jul 2026

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## Summary

The ANR Young Researchers (JCJC) grant funds early-career researchers in France to pursue independent research projects over three to four years. Open to researchers within six years of their PhD, this call targets those establishing themselves as independent investigators across all disciplines. ANR runs this programme annually with a single deadline in autumn.

## Who should apply

- Researchers within 6 years of their PhD defence
- Based at a French research institution
- Ready to lead an independent research team
- Projects across all disciplines and methodologies

## Key dates

- Annual autumn deadline (verify exact date on ANR website)
- Single-stage evaluation
- Three to four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- JCJC prioritises scientific independence, emphasise distance from your PhD supervisor's research direction.
- Budget narrative matters: justify resource needs for team-building, not just the science.
- Clarity on independence and feasibility scores higher than novelty alone in ANR panel review.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the ANR Young Researchers grant?

Researchers within 6 years of their PhD defence, hosted at a French research institution.

### Is ANR Young Researchers a recurring call?

Yes, ANR runs it annually with an autumn deadline.

### Can international researchers apply to ANR Young Researchers?

The call is open to researchers based at French institutions; co-investigators can be international, but the host institution must be in France.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/anr-young-researchers-jcjc-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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