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French National Research Agency

Funds French project-based science through competitive calls, public-private partnerships, and national strategic innovation missions.

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Annual funding
Programs13
Active grants1
Total grants6

French National Research Agency (ANR) is France's national funding agency for project-based research. Created in 2005 and overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, it funds public laboratories and public-private partnerships across all disciplines. It also operates France 2030 calls and supports several European Partnership and bilateral programmes.

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Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: anr.fr