Call for Applications — 2024 Allianz Climate Risk Award

About

Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award celebrates scientists at the start of their careers whose work sheds light on the nexus between climate change and extreme weather events.

The award is open to PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers whose research focuses on:

• Reducing the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change;
• Fostering resilience by applying technological solutions.

Ten candidates are shortlisted by a jury and their work is published in a Compendium. Out of the 10, three are invited to Munich, Germany, to present their research at an awards ceremony. The finalists all receive funding to support their research.

Eligibility: 

• University students currently pursuing either a Ph.D. degree or a postdoc, as well as recent Ph.D. graduates or recent postdoc 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 the focus and topic of the award

The core of the application is a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay that outlines your current research idea and highlights central findings. As guidance, please refer to the selection criteria.

To submit an application, complete and return the signed application form and required supporting documents (essay, CV, reference letter) to climaterisk-award@allianz.com between July 1st, 2024 to August 31st, 2024.

Submission deadline: Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Completed documents should be sent to: climaterisk-award@allianz.com.