Scholarship
FNR AFR (Ayuda à la Formation-Recherche) PhD Grants
The AFR grant scheme supports PhD and postdoctoral researchers in all disciplines. It aims to foster high-quality research by providing funding for training and research activities in Luxembourg.
About this scholarship
FNR AFR (Ayuda à la Formation-Recherche) PhD Grants is offered by Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) at phd level. The award is valued at Varies based on research needs and career stage, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Varies based on research needs and career stage. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include STEM, Humanities and Social Sciences. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers with an approved research proposal and an academic supervisor in Luxembourg.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
STEM, Humanities and Social Sciences
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)
- Award
- Varies based on research needs and career stage
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- STEM, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20