# Defence BRIDGES

**Funder:** Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
**Deadline:** 11 December 2026
**Eligible countries:** LU
**Official call:** https://www.fnr.lu/funding-instruments/joint-call-defence/
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FNR Defence BRIDGES — for Established Researchers — Innovation & company collaboration, Thematically Focussed Project Funding. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

## Summary

FNR Defence BRIDGES funds defence-related research projects that pair established researchers with company partners in Luxembourg. The call targets thematically focussed projects at Luxembourg research institutions, with an emphasis on innovation and industry collaboration rather than open-ended fundamental research.

## Who should apply

- Established researchers with an independent track record
- Applicants hosted at a Luxembourg research institution
- Projects built around a defence-related research theme
- Teams with a company partner for the collaboration component

## Key dates

- Deadline: 11 December 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal around a defined defence theme rather than general dual-use research; the call is thematically focussed.
- Secure a company partner early and document the collaboration concretely, since industry involvement is a core evaluation point.
- Confirm your host institution's eligibility and internal submission process with FNR before drafting, as this is a Luxembourg-only call.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for FNR Defence BRIDGES?

Established researchers hosted at a Luxembourg research institution who propose a defence-themed project with a company collaboration.

### When is the FNR Defence BRIDGES deadline?

11 December 2026.

### Is FNR Defence BRIDGES open to researchers outside Luxembourg?

No, the call is restricted to researchers hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

### Does FNR Defence BRIDGES require an industry partner?

Yes, the call is built around innovation and company collaboration alongside the research project.

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