Deadline:
August 31, 2024
Location(s)
Germany Online
Munich
Overview
The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award supports scientific research that improves our understanding of climate change-related risks.
Details
Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award acknowledges and rewards young scientists whose works shed light on the nexus between climate change and the extreme weather events that threaten millions of livelihoods and present ways these populations could be better protected. It targets PhD candidates and Post-Doctoral researchers whose research focuses on:
- Reducing the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change;
- Fostering resilience by applying technological solutions.
Applications are usually received from all over the world. Ten candidates are shortlisted by a jury and their work is published in a Compendium. Out of the ten, four are invited to Munich, Germany, to present their research at the awards ceremony.
In addition to having all expenses paid for, all four finalists received cash prizes, ranging from EUR2,000 to EUR7,000 to support their research.
Timeline
- Call for papers – July 1, 2024
- Submission deadline – August 31, 2024
- Announcement of the finalists – late September 2024
- Award event – November 26, 2024
About us
The effects of climate change can already be felt today. Developing countries are especially affected by impacts such as drought, flooding and other extreme weather events. But also developed countries will need to better anticipate the upcoming risks. The insurance industry as professional risk manager can play an important role in supporting the assessment and reduction of these risks, as well as the transfer of these risks to capital markets via insurance solutions.
At Allianz, several departments are working towards integrating climate change aspects in our insurance business. You will be introduced to colleagues from Allianz Climate Solutions, Allianz Re Cat Research and Development Department, and Allianz Group Corporate Responsibility.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
PhD students who are in the final stage of their research and postdoctoral researchers who have recently finished their research, are invited to apply. We welcome individual applications from the fields of natural sciences as well as economic and social sciences.
Selection criteria
- Innovation: Research project is focused on a compelling approach for assessing risks of natural catastrophes and how new technologies can help mitigate these risks and foster resilient societies
- Impact: Research project can make a difference on the current insurance practice and/or advance current practices around societal resilience
- Applicability: Research project addresses a relevant problem and is ideally connected to a practical solution
- Academic excellence: Sound research approach and methodology
Submission requirements
- University students currently pursuing either a PhD degree or a post-doc, as well as recent PhD graduates or recent post-doc graduates. (Graduation/defense of final research to obtain title should not be more than two years before the time of the application)
- Research applicable to focus and topic of award
Supporting documents consist of:
- Two-page non-technical essay based on their research
- A letter of recommendation from the candidate's academic mentor
- Filled and signed declaration form
- Completed application form
- We welcome the three finalists to travel to Munich, Germany, for the Award's event. Allianz Re will cover all travel costs (please refer to FAQs, which will be available as of July 1, 2023)
- Eagerness to be part of internal and external communication around the Award (e.g. interviews)
Dates
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
During the event, the four finalists receive:
- Monetary award:
- EUR 7.000 First finalist
- EUR 5.000 Second finalist
- EUR 3.000 Third finalist
- EUR 2.000 Fourth finalist
- Invitation for a one-day Award event in Munich with all costs covered
- Exposure of the finalists’ research projects on the website allianz.com
- Exclusive insights into the insurance industry’s work on climate change and extreme weather events
- Participation in a discussion round with the Award’s jury, experts and other guests from Allianz Group and academia.
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