Collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) · International
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
Complexity
Medium
Time to apply
20-60 hours
Updated
9 Jun 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
Research, Public Sector
Business size
Research organisation
Industries
All research disciplines supported by participating UKRI research councils.
Match funding
Required
Requirements
UK principal investigators employed by UK research organisations eligible for funding from 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. The lead applicant must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding from the participat...
Eligible applicants
UK principal investigators employed by UK research organisations eligible for funding from 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
Grant (typically 80% FEC in arrears)
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 standard rules of the specific UKRI funding opportunity for the UK component. Luxembourg costs such as personnel, equipment, travel and consumables may be funded by FNR under its guidelines.
Ineligible costs
- Costs not eligible under relevant UKRI council funding opportunity used for joint application.
Application and risks
Application platform
Joint Electronic Submission system (Je-S) used by UKRI
Competitiveness
Open (Rolling assessment)
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 panel 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.
Application components
Not specified
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected if eligibility conditions are not met, collaboration requirements are unclear, or the proposal does not align with the chosen funding opportunity.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
20 Dec 2022
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 for both partners and balanced research contributions. The UK partner typically leads the project.
- Mandatory collaboration with a Luxembourg partner funded by FNR.
Consortium requirements
- Projects must include at least one UK research organisation and one Luxembourg research organisation.
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Funding amount
- Depends on the specific UKRI funding opportunity to which the joint application is submitted
- Funding band
- Verification Required
- Funding type
- Grant
- Payment type
- Grant (typically 80% FEC in arrears)
- Audience
- Research Innovation, Public Sector, Mixed
- Industry
- All research disciplines supported by participating UKRI research councils.
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- 20 Dec 2022