Allianz Climate Risk Award

The Allianz Climate Risk Award is a prestigious global award aimed at PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers. This award recognizes innovative research that addresses climate change risks and fosters resilience.

📖 About Allianz Climate Risk Award

The Allianz Climate Risk Award focuses on research that:

• Understands and mitigates risks of extreme weather events intensified by climate change.
• Fosters resilience through the application of technological solutions.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: June 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Category: PhD and Postdoctoral
• Opportunity Location: Germany
• Sponsor Organisation: Allianz

🏆 Benefits of Allianz Climate Risk Award

• Top 10 Applicants:

  • Shortlisted by a jury of experts from industry and academia.
  • Their work will be published in a Compendium on Allianz Re’s website.

• Top 3 Finalists:

  • Invited to Munich, Germany, to present their research at the Allianz Climate Risk Award Event.
  • Monetary Awards:
    • Winner: €7,000
    • Other Finalists: €3,000 each

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Status:

  • University students currently pursuing a PhD degree or post-doc.
  • Recent PhD graduates (graduation/defense of final research must not be more than two years before the application).

• Research Focus:

  • Research must align with the focus and topic of the award.

📝 Selection Criteria

1. Innovation:

   • Research project presents a compelling approach to assessing risks of natural catastrophes and applying new technologies to mitigate these risks.

2. Impact:

   • Research can influence current insurance practices or advance societal resilience.

3. Applicability:

   • Research addresses a relevant problem and is connected to a practical solution.

4. Academic Excellence:

   • Sound research approach and methodology.

📅 Timeline

• Call for Papers: July 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Announcement of Finalists: Late September 2025
• Award Event: December 2, 2025

📂 Application Process

Core Application:

• Submit a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay outlining your research idea and highlighting central findings.
• Refer to the Compendium 2024 for examples.

Submission Requirements:

• A non-technical essay on the research project.
• A letter of recommendation from the candidate's academic mentor.
• A filled and signed declaration form.
• A completed application form.
• A CV.

Submission Instructions:

• Send all required documents, including the essay, CV, and reference letter, to:
  📧 climaterisk-award@allianz.com

Important Notes:

• Finalists must attend the Allianz Climate Risk Award event in Munich, Germany, and present their research in person.
• Allianz Re will cover travel costs.
• Finalists must participate in internal and external communication regarding the award (e.g., interviews about their research project).

📌 Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official Allianz Climate Risk Award page.

This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers passionate about addressing climate risks and fostering resilience. Don't miss your chance to make a global impact! 🌟

• 10 applicants are shortlisted by a jury of experts from industry and academia and their work is published in a Compendium on Allianz Re’s website.
• Out of the 10 shortlisted applicants, the top 3 finalists are invited to Munich, Germany, to present their research project at the Allianz Climate Risk Award Event.
• The winner of the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2025 will receive a monetary award of EUR 7.000.
• The other finalists will receive a monetary award of EUR 3.000 each.