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.
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Benefits:
- 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.
- For the 3 candidates invited to Munich, Allianz Reinsurance will cover: all travel/flight costs to and from Munich (arrival: one day before the event, departure: afternoon/evening on the same day of the event), transportation costs, hotel costs, one dinner and one lunch costs.
Eligibility:
- 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 selection criteria includes:
- 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 methodolog
Application:
- Core of the application is a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay that outlines the candidates current research idea and highlights central findings.
- 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
- Eagerness to be part of internal and external communication around the Award (e.g. interviews)
- A jury of experts, drawn from industry and academic, select the recipients
- Application form, signed declaration form, essay based on research and letter of recommendation must be sent by the deadline
- To submit the application, send the filled out and signed forms as well as the required supporting documents (essay, CV, reference letter) to climaterisk-award@allianz.com.
