Funding organisations 

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg. The FNR has put into place several research programmes and aid schemes.

In 2023, 254 projects were funded by the FNR for a total amount committed of 74.15 million euros.

Its vision is to establish Luxembourg as a leading knowledge-based society through science, research and innovation, thereby contributing to the country’s economic diversification, societal development and future prosperity.

It aims to set up a sustainable world-class research system in Luxembourg that will generate societal and economic impact in key strategic areas. To this end, the FNR invests public funds into research projects in various branches of science and humanities, with an emphasis on core strategic areas, and as part of a dedicated internationalisation strategy.

The FNR has committed 946.09 MEUR to research activities (3869 projects) between 2006-2022.

Furthermore, the FNR supports and coordinates activities to strengthen the link between science and society, and to raise public awareness for research. It also advises the Luxembourg Government on research policy and strategy.