The FNR in Brief
In order to increase Luxembourg's attractiveness as a scientific and economic site of excellence, the National Research Fund (FNR) was created in 1999.
A central pillar of research in Luxembourg, the FNR supports researchers in their work, contributes to the development of public research in Luxembourg, encourages international collaborations and the mobility of researchers, and promotes scientific culture.
Through a detailed analysis of Luxembourg research and society in 2006 and 2007 - the FNR Foresight study - national priorities for research could be identified and have since been implemented through a new research programme and a newly reoriented strategy.
Since 2000, the FNR has thus implemented
- various thematic and structural Research Programmes, through which research projects in priority areas for Luxembourg are financed,
- Accompanying Measures, through which scientific conferences, publications, trainings or other smaller activities may be financed.
Since October 2008, the FNR has also been in charge of allocating the AFR (Aides à la formation-recherche) Grant Scheme (the former BFR grants of the Ministry of Research), with the objective to financially support PhDs and Postdocs in their training.
More and more importance is also given to the promotion of scientific culture in Luxembourg. Events like the Science Festival or the Researchers' Night illustrate the efforts made and bridge the gap between science and society, and above all young people.
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