Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

AFR Individual Call 2026

2026 Call — deadline not specified on page

Last verified: 3 July 2026

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The FNR AFR (Aides à la Formation-Recherche) Individual Call 2026 funds PhD and postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent research at Luxembourg-based institutions. This annual call is highly selective, funding only 22 proposals per round and targeting early-career researchers establishing themselves in the country.

Details

Funder	Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
Consortium	No
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2026
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	LU

Eligibility & scope

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.

Who Should Apply

•PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
•Researchers hosted at a Luxembourg-based research institution
•Early-career scientists establishing independent research lines
•Applicants across all research disciplines

Key Dates

•2026 Call deadline: date to be confirmed on FNR website
•Annual call frequency
•22 proposals funded per round

Tips for Applicants

✓This is highly competitive, only 22 awards across all disciplines in 2026; clarity and feasibility will differentiate your proposal.
✓Host institution eligibility is a hard gate; confirm your institution's Luxembourg registration before investing application effort.
✓AFR panels value early-career independence; emphasise your own research vision distinct from prior supervisors.