The Luxembourg National Research Fund and the Luxembourg Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development (MAVDR) are looking for innovative solutions to help the country meet its environmental sustainability goals. Their joint call for proposals, part of a sustainable agriculture and food systems initiative, focuses on the following key areas: 1 - Adaptation of Luxemburg’s agriculture to climate change 2 - Adaptation of local farming practices to improve their impact on water resources 3 - Adaptation of local farming practices to improve their impact on biodiversity
The budget for this Call is 2 MEUR. FNR and the MAVDR will support projects for a minimum of 24 and maximum of 48 months periods. In case PhD candidates are involved, the minimum funding duration should be 36 months.