UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council
AHRC Collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg: applicant-led mode (Grant)
£300,000 to £1,500,000 Closes 21 September 2028
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | £300,000 to £1,500,000 |
| Total funding available | £999,999,999 |
| Opens | 23 September 2026 |
| Closes | 21 September 2028 (681 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in Luxembourg.
Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of AHRC and Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR).
Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and FNR.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project must be between £300,000 and £1.5 million. AHRC will fund 80% the FEC.
FNR will fund all justified costs for Luxembourg based researchers, submitted through their system.
The maximum duration of these awards is four years.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
Check whether your proposed research is within the subject remit of AHRC.
Who is eligible to apply
Your application must include a project lead and at least one project co-lead. Each team member must contribute to:
- the development of the research grant application
- project leadership and management
- joint publication of authored research
This funding opportunity is open to applicants who meet the individual eligibility criteria.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) acknowledges and supports different career paths within the research and innovation community.
You do not need to hold an academic, research or teaching post to apply. Applications are welcomed from those working, for example, as archivists, curators, librarians, technicians and practitioners.
UK partners
You are eligible to apply if you:
- are actively engaged in postdoctoral research
- have either a doctorate or can show that you have equivalent research experience or training
- have a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate for your proposed project
- are a member of a recognised research organisation or have an offer of support (including use of facilities) from a recognised research organisation
You must comply with our current eligibility criteria for standard AHRC research grant applications. You can find more details in section two of the AHRC research funding guide.
Luxembourg partners
Luxembourg applicants need to be from FNR eligible institutions, meaning public research centres, the University of Luxembourg, and public bodies, departments, and establishments in Luxembourg with an authorisation to undertake research in their areas of competence.
Further information regarding the Luxembourg applicant’s eligibility conditions can be found on the FNR website.
Project co-leads
Project co-leads are supported by this funding opportunity and includes project co-lead internationals. Project co-leads (from outside Luxembourg), based in non-UK research organisations can be included in research grant applications and funded by AHRC as part of the UKRI project co-lead (international) policy.
Other roles
Other roles that are supported by this funding opportunity are listed in the ‘Core team’ section.
For more information on eligibility, please read our research funding guide.
Who is not eligible to apply
We do not support project studentships (funding PhD stud
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