Token for setting up European or International Scientific Networks (J-MRSEI)

From two years before the end of their project, and until 1 year after, the french coordinator or a french partner’s scientific manager of an ANR PRCI or FRAL project can request to benefit from MRSEI-type support. Through this J-MRSEI programme, researchers working in French laboratories should have easier ability to apply to European programmes (Horizon Europe) and other international calls. Thus, they will have the opportunity to lead ambitious transnational networks.

Funding will only be provided for research networks, in all the disciplines, and that have specifically been set up to prepare and submit a collaborative project in response to a large-scale European or international call for proposals with major scientific, technological or societal impacts.

NB: For all information about Horizon Europe calls, please contact the national contact points (NCPs).

Selected projects will receive €36,000 ((including the preciput manager and laboratory shares) in funding over an 24-month period. The ANR grant is purely intended to fund the setting up of the scientific network; the call is not designed to offer funding for the research itself. 

This instrument has been designed to be flexible and effective, facilitating swift decision-making and fast deployment of funds:

• a simplified application file;

• a single beneficiary: the French research organisation, acting as principal investigator, will receive the funding on behalf of the entire consortium;

• a selection only based on eligibility of the request.