The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg. The FNR invests public funds and private donations into research projects in various branches of science and the humanities, with an emphasis on selected core strategic areas. Furthermore, the FNR supports and coordinates activities to strengthen the link between science and society and to raise awareness for research. It also advises the Luxembourg government on research policy and strategy.
The FNR sees itself as a driving force for Luxembourg’s innovation capabilities and focuses on the three following strategic objectives to foster research with impact:
- Attaining scientific leadership in key areas. By setting the highest quality standards, the FNR contributes to establishing international research excellence in Luxembourg. By attracting and training the most talented scientists, the FNR helps to build critical mass in key research areas, thereby supporting economic development and societal progress.
- Turning public research into a competitive advantage for Luxembourg. The FNR supports the advancement of Luxembourg’s knowledge-based economy by supporting industry-informed research, by reinforcing co-operation between public research and innovative industries and by facilitating the commercial exploitation of research results.
- Anchoring science and research in society. The FNR promotes the active involvement of researchers and scientists in addressing current and future societal challenges. To ensure that research is established sustainably in the public consciousness as an important pillar of Luxembourg’s knowledge society, the FNR supports an active exchange between scientists and the public at large.
