2017 was a great year for research in Luxembourg, with the country continuing to consolidate its international reputation in the field.
As he presented the latest annual report last week, Marc Schiltz, Secretary General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), expressed his satisfaction at the research projects that were funded and completed last year. The FNR's objective is clear: to position Luxembourg as an international centre of expertise in the field of research.
Providing the resources needed
Some 666 projects were submitted to the FNR in 2017. Just 240 were selected for funding, complying with the criteria of excellence applied by the FNR since it was set up in 1999. These projects will receive €66 million in funding from the government and European Commission budgets.
Looking to the future
The FNR is keen to strengthen its role in creating links between society and the seemingly closed world of science, by organising fun events such as the Science Festival and other outreach initiatives. It also wants to align its priorities with Luxembourg's plans for strategic development. These are some of the key points mentioned in the FNR's new 2018-21 strategic plan. Particular priorities include research related to the digital transformation and industry-based research.
At the forefront
The FNR's ambition is to make Luxembourg a vital partner in the most innovative research. The focus is not on competition but rather on high-level partnerships. The FNR has concluded bilateral agreements with 13 countries and has also joined several international networks, resulting in close collaboration with 35 countries. The key word is innovation. There is no reason why the latest discoveries related to both research and cutting-edge technology shouldn't happen in Luxembourg – especially since the FNR, together with its partners including the University of Luxembourg, has created a favourable environment that has attracted many leading researchers over the years.
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2017 was a great year for research in Luxembourg, with the country continuing to consolidate its international reputation in the field.
As he presented the latest annual report last week, Marc Schiltz, Secretary General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), expressed his satisfaction at the research projects that were funded and completed last year. The FNR's objective is clear: to position Luxembourg as an international centre of expertise in the field of research.
Providing the resources needed
Some 666 projects were submitted to the FNR in 2017. Just 240 were selected for funding, complying with the criteria of excellence applied by the FNR since it was set up in 1999. These projects will receive €66 million in funding from the government and European Commission budgets.
Looking to the future
The FNR is keen to strengthen its role in creating links between society and the seemingly closed world of science, by organising fun events such as the Science Festival and other outreach initiatives. It also wants to align its priorities with Luxembourg's plans for strategic development. These are some of the key points mentioned in the FNR's new 2018-21 strategic plan. Particular priorities include research related to the digital transformation and industry-based research.
At the forefront
The FNR's ambition is to make Luxembourg a vital partner in the most innovative research. The focus is not on competition but rather on high-level partnerships. The FNR has concluded bilateral agreements with 13 countries and has also joined several international networks, resulting in close collaboration with 35 countries. The key word is innovation. There is no reason why the latest discoveries related to both research and cutting-edge technology shouldn't happen in Luxembourg – especially since the FNR, together with its partners including the University of Luxembourg, has created a favourable environment that has attracted many leading researchers over the years.
Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:
https://www.scoop.it/t/luxembourg-europe/?&tag=FNR