French-German Call for Proposals in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences (ANR-DFG 2027 NLE)
The ANR-DFG 2027 NLE grant supports joint French-German research in natural, life, and engineering sciences, fostering integrated, innovative scientific collaboration.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: October 13, 2026: Pre-registration / Intention to submit deadline (ANR)
Funding Amounts: No formal upper limit; typical project duration up to 36 months; funding covers eligible costs per national agency rules.
Summary: Supports collaborative French-German research projects in the natural, life, and engineering sciences through a coordinated bilateral call.
Key Information: Excludes social sciences/humanities; both French and German partners must comply with their respective agency's eligibility rules.
Description
This annual bilateral program, jointly coordinated by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the French National Research Agency (ANR), funds collaborative research projects in the natural, life, and engineering sciences. The 2027 call is led by the ANR, with the review and selection process managed by the French agency. Projects must feature genuine integration and synergy between French and German teams, with each agency funding its respective national participants according to its own rules. The initiative aims to foster innovative, high-quality research and to strengthen international scientific cooperation between France and Germany.
