Amount: Varies (covers salary, social security, research costs for 3-4 years)
Deadline: Varies (typically March and September)
Level: phd, postdoc
Renewable: Yes
About
The AFR (Aides à la Formation-Recherche) scheme offers grants for PhD and Postdoc training, either in Luxembourg or abroad, to foster research careers.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must have a Master's degree (for PhD) or PhD degree (for Postdoc).
- Strong research proposal with a host institution in Luxembourg.
Required Materials
- Online application
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Letter of support from host institution
Timeline
Calls for applications twice a year. Check website for specific dates. Evaluation takes several months.
Tips
Develop a highly innovative and well-structured research proposal. Establishing contact with a potential supervisor in Luxembourg and securing their support is crucial.