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ANR-DFG NLE Call (AAPG 2026) — Franco-German Research Grants
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The ANR-DFG NLE Call funds bilateral Franco-German research projects through the DFG Research Grants Programme, with no formal funding cap and automatic overhead coverage for the German portion. Applicants must structure projects with clearly justified and interlinked French and German elements, submitted via the respective national funding bodies. Commercial companies and industrial technical centres are ineligible; the call is open annually.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — French and German project elements required; commercial companies, industrial technical centres and technology associations excluded |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FRDE |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Franco-German research grants under the DFG Research Grants Programme (Individual Grants Programme). Proposals must include well-justified and interlinked French and German project elements. Commercial companies and industrial/technological centres are excluded. Proposals submitted via DFG elan under 'Frankreich-ANR-DFG (Year) NLE'. No formal funding cap; overheads added automatically for German part.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based in France and Germany with complementary research teams
- •Projects requiring integrated Franco-German expertise or infrastructure
- •Academic and non-profit research institutions only
- •Teams able to coordinate submissions across ANR and DFG processes
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline (verify exact date on AAPG 2026 web page)
- •Single submission via DFG elan portal under 'Frankreich-ANR-DFG (Year) NLE' track
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Justify why the research requires both French and German teams; weak linkage between project elements signals rejection.
- ✓Budget and narrative must be submitted in parallel to ANR (French side) and DFG (German side), coordinate templates and timelines early to avoid misalignment.
- ✓DFG automatically covers German overheads; make clear in the proposal which costs are claimed on each side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ANR-DFG NLE Call?
It is a bilateral Franco-German research grant scheme under the DFG Research Grants Programme, requiring integrated French and German project elements with no formal funding cap.
Who can apply to the ANR-DFG NLE Call?
Researchers based in France and Germany with institutional affiliation at academic or non-profit research organisations; commercial companies and industrial technical centres are excluded.
Is the ANR-DFG NLE Call annual?
Yes, the call runs annually under the AAPG 2026 programme cycle.
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