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Anr-Dfg Nle Call (Frankreich-Anr-Dfg 2026 Nle)

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Last verified: 20 June 2026

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The ANR-DFG Bilateral Research Grant funds Franco-German collaborative research projects under the Lead Agency procedure, with ANR as the leading funder. German and French research groups must both contribute meaningfully to the project, which is evaluated and managed primarily through ANR's processes. The call is open annually to DFG-eligible researchers in Germany and ANR-eligible researchers in France; commercial companies and industrial partners are excluded.

Details

Funder	DFG
Consortium	Required — French and German project elements required; commercial companies, industrial technical centres and technology associations excluded
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	DEFR

Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Franco-German research grants under the Lead Agency procedure (ANR leads). Applies only to Research Grants Programme (not Clinical Trials, Research Units, or Package Proposals). German applicants must be eligible under DFG Research Grants rules; commercial companies excluded. Proposals submitted via DFG elan portal under 'Frankreich-ANR-DFG (Year) NLE'. Both French and German project elements must be well-justified and interlinked.

Who Should Apply

•Research teams based in Germany and France with complementary expertise
•Applicants eligible under DFG Research Grants or equivalent ANR criteria
•Projects requiring genuine bilateral cooperation with distinct national contributions
•Academic and public research institutions only; commercial entities excluded

Key Dates

•Annual deadline (check ANR AAPG 2026 web page for exact date)
•Single-stage evaluation via ANR Lead Agency procedure
•Research Grants Programme only; Clinical Trials, Research Units and Package Proposals not eligible

Tips for Applicants

✓Both German and French project elements must be well-justified and substantively linked; weak national components invite desk rejection.
✓Submit via the DFG elan portal under 'Frankreich-ANR-DFG (Year) NLE'; check the portal for the correct call year string.
✓This is a Lead Agency call: ANR leads evaluation and management, so familiarise yourself with ANR's Research Grants rules and assessment criteria alongside DFG eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can commercial companies participate in the ANR-DFG Bilateral Research Grant?

No, the call excludes commercial companies, industrial technical centres and technology associations from both the German and French sides.

What research types are eligible for the ANR-DFG Bilateral Research Grant?

The call covers Research Grants only; Clinical Trials, Research Units and Package Proposals are not eligible.

Is the ANR-DFG Bilateral Research Grant annual?

Yes, the call is held annually; check the ANR AAPG 2026 web page for the current deadline.

What does 'Lead Agency procedure' mean in this context?

ANR acts as the leading funder and manages the overall evaluation and administration of successful projects.

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