University of Luxembourg - AFR Bilateral Grants (PhD)

Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) & University of Luxembourg

Amount: Full PhD salary + research budget for 3-4 years
Deadline: Varies by call (often linked to specific bilateral agreements)
Level: phd
Renewable: Yes

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About

These grants support PhD projects under joint supervision between the University of Luxembourg and a foreign university, fostering international research collaboration.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any (often in cooperation with specific partner countries)
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Master's degree required.
  • Strong research proposal.
  • Joint supervision between University of Luxembourg and a foreign partner institution.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • CV
  • Joint research proposal
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Letters of support from both institutions

Timeline

Calls are irregular. Check the FNR website frequently. Evaluation takes several months.

Tips

You need to identify a co-supervisor at a foreign institution and develop a joint research project. This requires strong networking and communication skills.