21 May 2026 8:00 1 p.m.
LNational Research Agency (NRA) launches its call for projects 2026 of the programme Industrial Chairs, dedicated to strengthening collaboration between public research and business. This scheme is part of the component Economic impact of research and competitiveness the ANR Action Plan.
Key Program Objectives:
– Structure projects collaborative scientific research in strategic areas, based on a strong partnership between academic and industrial actors.
– Attract from Teachers-researchers or renowned researchers, French or international, around ambitious programs with high industrial impact.
– Promote the training through research, particularly for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, through long-term work integrating business experience.
Who can answer?
This call is open to all research themes (themes jointly defined by the partners) and based on co-financing between the ANR and the companies involved.
Important dates:
– Opening: 23 February 2026
– Closing of deposits: 21 May 2026 at 1pm CEST
