Collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg
This grant funds joint UK-Luxembourg research projects in any discipline under UKRI councils, supporting international scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: June 5, 2027 (end of UKRI–FNR MoU)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to £1–2 million for the UK component, with 80% fEC funded by UKRI; duration up to 5 years; FNR funds Luxembourg component separately.
Summary: Enables joint research proposals by UK and Luxembourg teams in any discipline within the remit of participating UKRI councils, supporting international collaboration.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via eligible UKRI responsive mode opportunities and comply with both UKRI and FNR requirements.
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) of Luxembourg have a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support collaborative research between UK and Luxembourg researchers. This agreement allows joint applications to be submitted to UKRI councils’ responsive mode funding opportunities, covering a wide range of disciplines. Each funder supports their respective national teams, and the scheme is open to proposals in any area within the remit of participating UKRI research councils. The MoU is valid until June 5, 2027, after which no new applications under this mechanism will be accepted unless extended.
