Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award supports scientific research that improves their understanding of climate change-related risks.
The 2020 Award focuses on how science can help insurers deal with extreme weather and climate risks. The Award is intended to support researchers whose research focuses on:
• Reducing the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change;
• Fostering resilience by applying technological solutions.
Award
The four finalists receive:
• Monetary award:
o EUR 7,000 First finalist
o EUR 5,000 Second finalist
o EUR 3,000 Third finalist
o 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.
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 should be applicable to focus and topic of Award.
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
Supporting documents consists 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
Send all documents stated above as attachments together with the application form to research-award@allianz.com.
For more information, see FAQs and visit Allianz Climate Risk Research Award.
