# Fulbright-FNR Awards (pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and senior researchers)

**Funder:** Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
**Duration:** 3–9 months
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage — apply via Fulbright Commission website, then also submit to FNR online grant management system
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-12
**Eligible countries:** LU
**Official call:** https://www.fnr.lu/funding-instruments/inter/
**Last verified:** 3 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Co-funded research visits of 3–9 months at US academic institutions for Luxembourgish citizens (pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and senior researchers). Applicants must be Luxembourgish citizens with proficiency in English. Includes monthly stipend, travel stipend, J-1 visa sponsorship, and benefits. All research areas eligible.

## Summary

The Fulbright-FNR Award funds research visits of 3-9 months at US academic institutions for Luxembourgish citizens, co-funded by FNR Luxembourg and the Fulbright Commission. Open to pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers across all fields, the award covers monthly stipend, travel costs, and J-1 visa sponsorship. Calls are annual with a December deadline.

## Who should apply

- Luxembourgish citizens with English proficiency
- Pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers in any field
- Researchers seeking a short-term placement at a US academic institution
- Applicants prepared for dual-track application (Fulbright Commission and FNR system)

## Key dates

- Annual deadline 1 December
- Single-stage application submitted via Fulbright Commission website, then to FNR online system
- 3-9 month placement duration

## Tips for applicants

- Submit first through the Fulbright Commission portal, then follow up immediately with FNR's online grant management system, missing either step delays funding.
- The J-1 visa sponsorship is handled by Fulbright; confirm your US host institution is prepared to receive and support a J-1 fellow.
- Emphasise the research fit with your US host lab and any existing collaboration; the co-funding model favours well-placed visits over exploratory ones.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is a Fulbright-FNR Award visit?

3-9 months at a US academic institution.

### Who is eligible for the Fulbright-FNR Award?

Luxembourgish citizens with English proficiency, at any career stage (pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, or senior researcher).

### What costs does the Fulbright-FNR Award cover?

Monthly stipend, travel costs, and J-1 visa sponsorship, plus additional benefits.

### When is the Fulbright-FNR Award deadline?

1 December annually; the call is announced via the FNR Info newsletter.

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