Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
ATTRACT – Consolidating Investigators
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The FNR ATTRACT Consolidating Investigators grant funds researchers 2-8 years post-PhD to establish independent research teams at Luxembourg institutions, offering up to €2 million over five years. The call targets researchers building their first independent group and aligns projects with Luxembourg's strategic research priorities. Host institutions must co-submit proposals, and applicants must verify internal deadlines before the FNR deadline.
Details
| Funder | Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) |
| Budget | Up to €2M |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Joint submission by candidate and host institution via FNR Online Grant Management System |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | LU |
Eligibility & scope
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.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers 2-8 years post-PhD establishing their first independent group
- •Applicants committing to a five-year placement at a Luxembourg host institution
- •Projects aligned with Luxembourg's national research priorities
- •Researchers not yet with a permanent position in Luxembourg
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline; check FNR pre-announcement for exact dates for the next round
- •Proposals submitted jointly by candidate and host institution via FNR Online Grant Management System
- •Five-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Coordinate early with your host institution on internal submission deadlines, they may precede the FNR deadline.
- ✓Align your research team and environment plan with Luxembourg national priorities; the funder uses this as a gate criterion.
- ✓If your host institution is submitting multiple proposals, be aware that a gender parity rule applies at institutional level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the FNR ATTRACT Consolidating Investigators grant offer?
Up to €2 million over five years per project.
Who is eligible for the FNR ATTRACT Consolidating Investigators grant?
Researchers 2-8 years post-PhD who are not yet established in Luxembourg and are setting up a research team at a Luxembourg host institution.
Is the FNR ATTRACT Consolidating Investigators grant recurring?
Yes, FNR runs this call annually; check the pre-announcement for next-round dates.
Can I apply as an individual, or does the institution need to co-submit?
The proposal must be jointly submitted by you and your host institution via the FNR Online Grant Management System.
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