Last Updated on February 23, 2026 by Scholar Idea

Explore the 2026 Luxembourg Postdoc Grants! Detailed checklists and application links for FNR Industrial Fellowships and JUMP programs. Secure high-level research funding for industry collaboration and innovation in Luxembourg.

1. FNR Industrial Fellowships

This program is for Postdocs who want to conduct research in collaboration with a company located in Luxembourg. It is a “bridge” between academia and industry.

Deadline: April 29, 2026 (14:00 CET)
Funding: Full salary for 1–2 years.
Eligibility: All nationalities; must have a PhD and a partner company in Luxembourg.

Document Checklist:

[ ] Project Proposal: Detailed research and innovation plan.
[ ] Narrative CV: Using the specific FNR template.
[ ] Letter of Intent: From the partner company in Luxembourg.
[ ] Accreditation: The company must have an ‘agrément’ from the Ministry of Economy.
[ ] Budget Plan: Detailed breakdown of costs.

2. FNR JUMP (Path to Commercialization)

This is for researchers who have a “validated” research result and want to turn it into a product, service, or a spin-off company.

Deadline: March 26, 2026 (14:00 CET)
Funding: Up to €250,000 (plus an extra €50,000 for spin-off intent).
Duration: Up to 18 months.

Document Checklist:

[ ] Validation Report: Proof that your research results are sound.
[ ] Commercialization Plan: How you intend to reach the market.
[ ] Exploitation Strategy: IP management and business potential.
[ ] Host Institution Support: Approval from the University of Luxembourg or LIST.

3. CORE Junior (for New Postdocs)

The CORE program is Luxembourg’s main thematic funding tool. The “Junior” track is specifically for early-career researchers looking to lead their first project.

Deadline: April 21, 2026 (14:00 CET)
Funding: €240,000 to €780,000 for a 3-year project.
Rule: You cannot apply as a Principal Investigator (PI) if you received a CORE grant in 2025.

Document Checklist:

[ ] Project Description: Aligning with National Research Priorities.
[ ] Ethics Self-Assessment: Form required for all FNR grants.
[ ] PhD Diploma: To prove your “Junior” status (up to 8 years post-PhD).
[ ] Host Commitment: Signed declaration from your department head.

How to Apply

All FNR applications must be submitted via the FNR Online Grant Management System.

Apply Here:grants.fnr.lu

Key Deadlines for Luxembourg Research [2026]

Funding Program	Target Audience	Deadline	Note
AFR Individual	PhD Candidates (Global)	March 11, 2026	Only 22 proposals will be funded this cycle.
Guillaume Dupaix	International Master’s/PhD	March 24, 2026	Excellence scholarship for international students.
JUMP (Track 1)	Postdocs / Spin-off Projects	March 26, 2026	For translating research into commercial products.
TREK	Established Researchers	March 26, 2026	Funding for proof-of-concept and innovation.
Industrial Fellowship	PhD & Postdoc (with Company)	April 29, 2026	Requires a partner company in Luxembourg.