Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
Fulbright-FNR Awards (pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and senior researchers)
Annual deadline of 1 December; call opening announced in FNR Info newsletter
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The Fulbright-FNR Award funds research visits of 3-9 months at US academic institutions for Luxembourgish citizens, co-funded by FNR Luxembourg and the Fulbright Commission. Open to pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers across all fields, the award covers monthly stipend, travel costs, and J-1 visa sponsorship. Calls are annual with a December deadline.
Details
| Funder | Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) |
| Duration | 3–9 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — apply via Fulbright Commission website, then also submit to FNR online grant management system |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-12 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | LU |
Eligibility & scope
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.
Who Should Apply
- •Luxembourgish citizens with English proficiency
- •Pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers in any field
- •Researchers seeking a short-term placement at a US academic institution
- •Applicants prepared for dual-track application (Fulbright Commission and FNR system)
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline 1 December
- •Single-stage application submitted via Fulbright Commission website, then to FNR online system
- •3-9 month placement duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Submit first through the Fulbright Commission portal, then follow up immediately with FNR's online grant management system, missing either step delays funding.
- ✓The J-1 visa sponsorship is handled by Fulbright; confirm your US host institution is prepared to receive and support a J-1 fellow.
- ✓Emphasise the research fit with your US host lab and any existing collaboration; the co-funding model favours well-placed visits over exploratory ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Fulbright-FNR Award visit?
3-9 months at a US academic institution.
Who is eligible for the Fulbright-FNR Award?
Luxembourgish citizens with English proficiency, at any career stage (pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, or senior researcher).
What costs does the Fulbright-FNR Award cover?
Monthly stipend, travel costs, and J-1 visa sponsorship, plus additional benefits.
When is the Fulbright-FNR Award deadline?
1 December annually; the call is announced via the FNR Info newsletter.
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