Collaborate with Researchers in Luxembourg
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through participating research councils: AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC and STFC · United Kingdom and Luxembourg
A collaborative funding mechanism allowing joint research applications between UK researchers and Luxembourg partners under a memorandum of understanding between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). It supports collaborative projects submitted through participating UKRI research council responsive mode funding opportunities.
Summary
Deadline
Rolling
Updated
16 Oct 2026
A collaborative funding mechanism allowing joint research applications between UK researchers and Luxembourg partners under a memorandum of understanding between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). It supports collaborative projects submitted through participating UKRI research council responsive mode funding opportunities.
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
All research disciplines supported by the participating UKRI research councils.
Match funding
No additional matched funding required beyond the normal funding rules of the relevant UKRI council.
Eligible applicants
UK principal investigators must be employed by UK research organisations eligible for funding from the participating UKRI research councils. Luxembourg applicants must be based at FNR-eligible institutions such as the University of Luxembourg, public research centres or authorised public research bodies.
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Depends on the specific UKRI funding opportunity to which the joint application is submitted
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
UK funding follows the normal funding rules of the relevant UKRI council, typically 80% of Full Economic Cost.
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible scope
Collaborative research projects that fall within the remit of the participating UKRI research councils and meet the requirements of the specific funding opportunity used for submission.
Eligible expenses
- Costs eligible under the relevant UKRI funding opportunity for the UK component. Luxembourg costs such as personnel, equipment, travel, consumables and other eligible costs may be funded by FNR under its guidelines.
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
Joint Electronic Submission system (Je-S) used by UKRI
Competitiveness
Not specified
Decision timeline
Determined by the participating research council's standard assessment timelines.
Assessment process
Applications are assessed by the relevant UKRI research council using standard peer review and decision processes, with coordination between UKRI and FNR.
Application sections
- Sections defined by the specific funding opportunity of the participating research council, typically including project description, team information, finances and supporting documentation. Luxembourg applicants must also provide FNR-specific budget and supporting documentation.
Application components
Not specified
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected if eligibility conditions are not met, collaboration requirements are unclear, budgets are not compliant, or the proposal does not align with the chosen UKRI funding opportunity.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
Not specified
Project duration
Determined by the specific UKRI funding opportunity used for the application
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
- Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR), Luxembourg
Collaboration rules
- Joint UK-Luxembourg applications must include clearly defined roles and balanced research contributions from both partners. The UK collaborator should normally lead the application and contribute slightly higher research effort.
Consortium requirements
- Projects must include at least one eligible UK research organisation and one Luxembourg research organisation.
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-08-13.
International Collaboration Requirement
Mandatory collaboration with a Luxembourg research partner funded through FNR.
Research Category
Research across arts, humanities, biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, environmental sciences and health research, depending on the participating council.
Research Organisation Funding
Host organisations must provide appropriate research infrastructure and support for the project.
Subcontractors
Not specified
Interview Stage
Not specified
Key Requirements
Applications must include both UK and Luxembourg partners, clearly separated budgets for each country, clearly defined collaborative roles and compliance with both UKRI and FNR funding rules.
Important Notes
Luxembourg partners must submit their component to FNR within seven days after the UK application is submitted. Luxembourg applicants must provide FNR-specific budget documentation, and the UK principal investigator must upload the relevant documents to the UKRI application. The UKRI-FNR agreement is currently active until 5 June 2027 unless extended.
Application deadline in source document
Open - no closing date
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Funding amount
- Depends on the specific UKRI funding opportunity to which the joint application is submitted
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- All research disciplines supported by the participating UKRI research councils.
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- 21 Dec 2022