ERC: open calls

FRESH 2026 - Human Sciences Research Fund (Fonds pour la Recherche en Sciences Humaines) from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

FRIA 2026 - Fund for Research Training in Industry and Agriculture (Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l'Industrie et dans l'Agriculture) from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Comm

Amorçage de jeunes équipes 2026 - Session 2 (Programme généraliste) — funding call from France's Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM), the country's leading private biomedical-research foundation. Open to researchers at French host institutions across all areas of biology, medicine and health.

Open to UK research groups and individuals (any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility). Focuses on aviation non-CO2 climate impacts across three themes: contrail/aerosol prediction confidence, future fuels (SAF, hydrogen, fuel cells), and decision-making support. Projects with industrial partnerships encouraged. Up to 6 projects funded; projects must start no later than 1 February 2027. UK host institution required.

Baillet Latour Biomedical Award 2027 : call for applications from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 – Thematic Research Project : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

FNR TREK/JUMP — for Leading Researchers — Innovation & company collaboration. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

FNR THEMATICALLY OPEN BRIDGES — for Leading Researchers — Innovation & company collaboration. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

FNR BRIDGES — for Leading Researchers — Innovation & company collaboration, International collaboration. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

PAS (Poland) - Bilateral call with the Polish Academy of Sciences from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

CSIC (Spain) - Bilateral call with the Spanish National Research Council from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

SAS (Slovakia) - Bilateral Call with the Slovak Academy of Sciences from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

CASS (China) - Bilateral call with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

JSPS (Japan) - Bilateral call with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

UK-led interdisciplinary research on wildfire resilience in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), in collaboration with US (NSF) and/or Canadian (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) partners. Project lead must be UK-based; international co-leads required. Covers wildfire occurrence, impacts, and adaptation/mitigation/recovery interventions. Standard 20% FEC applies; no additional matched funding required.

Open to researchers of any nationality, 0–10 years post-PhD (extensions possible for parental leave, illness, etc.), proposing frontier research in any field. Host institution must be a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country. Single PI applies; no consortium required.

FNR LuxAid BRIDGES — for Established Researchers — International collaboration, Thematically Focussed Project Funding. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

Invite-only full application stage for NERC Large Grants. Applicants must be based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding. Associated studentships may be available. Proposals must align with NERC's environmental science remit.

Supports innovative, large-scale environmental science research tackling big questions not addressable through other NERC discovery science routes. Open to research groups and individuals at any career stage at eligible UK organisations. International co-leads permitted only from Norway (UKRI–RCN agreement) or via lead agency agreements (NSF/US, FAPESP/Brazil, FNR/Luxembourg). Invite-only at full-application stage.

FNR ATTRACT — for Established Researchers — Advanced career grants. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

FNR PEARL — for Leading Researchers — Advanced career grants. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

Open to researchers of any nationality with 2–7 years post-PhD experience (extensions possible for parental leave, illness, etc.). Host institution must be a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country. Single PI applies; any field of research eligible. Proposals submitted via EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Open to researchers of any nationality with 5–15 years post-PhD experience (extendable for parental leave, illness, etc.). Host institution must be a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country. Single PI applies; any field of research; bottom-up, no predetermined priorities.

WEAVE bilateral collaboration between Luxembourg and Belgium (FRS-FNRS). Luxembourg PI submits to FNR INTER; Belgian partner submits to FRS-FNRS. Higher research effort may be abroad. Max 1 proposal per LU-PI per agency per year. Luxembourg public research institutions eligible.

UK-based researchers and researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil submit collaborative applications under existing NERC funding opportunities via a lead agency agreement with FAPESP. Single review process. UK institution eligibility applies.

NERC seedcorn fund for UK researchers to establish new sustainable international partnerships in environmental sciences. Applicants must demonstrate a new primary international partner bringing expertise not available in the UK. Co-funding options available with FAPESP (Brazil) or NSTC (Taiwan).

Part-time postdoctoral mandate for doctors simultaneously undertaking a postdoctoral fellowship and a specialised master's degree. Max 2 years, renewable twice (max 6 years total). Must end no later than 4 years after the end of specialisation. Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call.

Postdoctoral mandate (R2 level) for researchers who have obtained a doctorate. Duration of 3 years, usable over 6 years if external funding is found for a postdoc outside the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB). Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call.

Part-time mandate reserved for approved clinical specialists (postdoctoral fellows) wishing to pursue fundamental research while maintaining part-time hospital activity. Probationary period of 6 years (3 × 2-year mandates), followed by 4-year mandates renewable without limit. From first 4-year renewal, mandate becomes Clinical Researcher (CCL). Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium).

Open to researchers at eligible UK institutions in any NERC environmental science remit area (archaeology, climate, ecology, geosciences, marine, planetary science, etc.). Multidisciplinary proposals crossing other research council areas welcome. Projects must address big science questions via multiple interdependent work packages. Funded at 80% FEC (equipment at 100%). Submitted via Je-S system.

For UK-based researchers (lecturer level or above at eligible UK research organisations) needing urgent data collection following an unexpected environmental event. Funds urgent data collection and essential initial analysis only; equipment >£10k not eligible. Applicants must have a strategy for taking research forward after the urgent phase. No more than one proposal per investigator in a two-year period.

For researchers 2–8 years post-PhD not yet established in Luxembourg, with outstanding track record. Must set up a research team at a Luxembourg host institution aligned with national research priorities. Proposals submitted jointly by candidate and host institution. Gender parity rule applies when institutions submit more than one proposal.

Mandate for clinical researchers (R2 level) combining clinical and fundamental research activities. Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call. Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Typically reached after the SPD probationary period, but listed as a distinct call instrument.

AFR (Aides à la Formation-Recherche) funds PhD and postdoctoral researchers in Luxembourg. Only 22 proposals will be funded in the 2026 Call. Targeted at early-career researchers; host institution must be based in Luxembourg.

For researchers 2–8 years post-PhD not yet established in Luxembourg, targeting consolidating-stage investigators. Must set up a research team at a Luxembourg host institution aligned with national research priorities. Proposals submitted jointly by candidate and host institution. Gender parity rule applies when institutions submit more than one proposal.

Supports scientific exchange between Luxembourg public research institutions (R2–R4 researchers going abroad; R3–R4 senior researchers visiting Luxembourg). No thematic or geographical limits; secondments to private-sector companies outside Luxembourg are encouraged. PhD candidates are not eligible. Earmarked grants available for collaboration with Quebec, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and UC Berkeley. Covers personnel costs, travel, mobility allowance, and 'other costs' (visa, insurance, childcare).

WEAVE bilateral collaboration between Luxembourg and Germany (DFG). Luxembourg PI submits to FNR INTER; German partner submits to DFG. Higher research effort may be abroad. Max 1 proposal per LU-PI per agency per year. Luxembourg public research institutions eligible.

RESCOM International Scientific Conference grant supporting the 54th DGPs congress hosted by University of Luxembourg, September 7–10 2026. Covers psychological research across mental health, digital transformation/AI, and sustainable behaviour. Open to psychology and neighbouring disciplines; includes ECR travel grants and reduced fees.

RESCOM ISC grant supporting ECIS 2027 hosted at the European Convention Center Luxembourg by University of Luxembourg's FINATRAX group. Focus on digital transformation, IS innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainable IS. Includes Doctoral Consortium and ECR development formats.

Eurostars multilateral call for R&D-performing SMEs and research partners. Industry-partnership required (SME-led). Luxembourg partner must submit INTER application via FNR online system. Budget cap per call and/or proposal applies. Thematic call — no bottom-up funding.

Thematic multilateral call under M-ERA.NET (materials research and innovation). Budget cap per call and/or proposal applies. Luxembourg partner must submit INTER application at pre-proposal and full proposal stage via FNR online system. Thematic call — no bottom-up funding.

WEAVE bilateral collaboration between Luxembourg and the Netherlands (NWO-ENW, domain Science). Bilateral only. Higher research effort may be abroad. Max 1 proposal per LU-PI per agency per year. Luxembourg public research institutions eligible.

WEAVE bilateral collaboration between Luxembourg and Austria (FWF). Luxembourg PI submits to FNR INTER; Austrian partner submits to FWF. Higher research effort may be abroad. Max 1 proposal per LU-PI per agency per year. Luxembourg public research institutions eligible.

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.