Deadline: August 31, 2023
Applications are open for the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2023. Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award celebrates scientists at the start of their career whose work sheds light on the nexus between climate change and extreme weather events.
The award is open to 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.
Cost
- Allianz Reinsurance will cover flight to and from Munich (arrival: one day before the event, departure: afternoon/evening on the same day of the event), transportation, hotel, one dinner and one lunch.
Eligibility
- Open to 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.
- The same author/applicant can apply only once. Send your best research.
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
Application
Core of your application is a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay that outlines your current research idea and highlights central findings.
To submit your application, simply send the filled out and signed forms as well as the required supporting documents (essay, CV, reference letter) to [email protected]. They are looking forward to receiving your application and wish you good luck!
For more information, see FAQ and visit Allianz Climate Risk Award.