Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
Inter – Meranet Call 2026
May/June 2026 (indicative)
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The Inter, Meranet Call 2026 funds collaborative materials research projects under the M-ERA.NET multilateral framework, requiring consortia of at least three partners from three different EU member states. FNR Luxembourg administers the Luxembourg partner's application and coordinates thematic calls that rotate annually across materials research priorities. Luxembourg researchers must lead or co-lead the national contribution submitted via the FNR online system.
Details
| Funder | Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-05 |
Eligibility & scope
Thematic multilateral call under M-ERA.NET (materials research and innovation). Budget cap per call and/or proposal applies. Luxembourg partner must submit INTER application at pre-proposal and full proposal stage via FNR online system. Thematic call — no bottom-up funding.
Who Should Apply
- •Materials science and engineering researchers (fundamental and applied)
- •Research groups able to lead or co-lead a Luxembourg consortium contribution
- •Researchers embedded in institutions with international collaboration capacity
- •Teams actively engaged with materials innovation and multi-national partnership
Key Dates
- •Deadline: May/June 2026 (indicative; verify exact date on FNR website)
- •Two-stage evaluation: pre-proposal then full proposal
- •Annual call frequency under M-ERA.NET
Tips for Applicants
- ✓A budget cap per proposal applies; clarify your allocation ceiling with FNR early, over-budgeting is a rejection trigger.
- ✓The Luxembourg partner must submit via FNR's online system at both pre-proposal and full-proposal stages; coordinate your EU consortium partners' timelines accordingly.
- ✓M-ERA.NET is thematic, not bottom-up, check the 2026 call topic carefully and frame your project explicitly against the announced research priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Inter, Meranet Call 2026?
A multilateral call for collaborative materials research coordinated by M-ERA.NET, with FNR Luxembourg administering the Luxembourg side of consortia.
Who must be in the consortium for the Inter, Meranet Call 2026?
Minimum three entities from three different EU member states, including at least one Luxembourg partner.
Is the Inter, Meranet Call 2026 a bottom-up or thematic call?
It is a thematic call; projects must align with the specific M-ERA.NET research priority announced for 2026.
How often does the Inter, Meranet Call open?
Annually, with the 2026 round opening in May 2026.
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