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Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026
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Eligibility
PhD and postdoctoral researchers
Region
Germany
Award
Up to €7,000 and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026 is offered by Allianz. Launched in 2017, the award celebrates early-career scientists whose research explores the link between climate change and extreme weather events. Winners across the award's three tracks can receive up to €7,000, along with a fully funded trip to present their work at the flagship award event in Munich, Germany.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be currently pursuing a PhD degree or a post-doctoral position, or be a recent PhD graduate (with the final research defence completed no more than two years before the time of application)
- be conducting research that helps to understand better how climate change shapes extreme weather events and how resilience against climate-related risks can be fostered
- be willing to submit a complete application package, including a non-technical essay, before the deadline
- agree to attend the Allianz Climate Risk Award event in Munich, Germany, on 3 December 2026, as well as any relevant regional event, in person
Benefits
The prize structure varies by track:
- Global Award: €7,000 for the winner; €3,000 each for other finalists.
- Thematic Spotlight (Allianz Trade): €7,000 for the winner.
- Regional Spotlight (Asia): €7,000 for the winner.
All track winners are invited to present their research at the Munich award event, with travel costs covered by the inviting entity.
Documents
- Non-technical essay on the research project (max. 800 words)
- Application Form
- Declaration Form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of recommendation
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Supportive Document’ section and download the application form and Declaration Form.
Step 4: Prepare a brief, non-technical essay (maximum 800 words) that outlines the research idea and highlights the central findings.
Step 5: Fill out and sign the official Application Form and Declaration Form along with supportive documents.
Step 6: Email the completed essay, forms, and supporting documents to climaterisk-award@allianz.com
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31st August 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
The jury will decide which submissions best meet the selection criteria as set out on the website. Decisions made by the jury are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
Note: For more detail, please refer to the Terms and Conditions document.
Contact Details
Allianz SE
Königinstrasse 28
80802 Munich
Germany
Email ID: climaterisk-award@allianz.com Contact Number: +49 89 3800 0
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Allianz, through Allianz Re, Allianz Trade, and Allianz Asia-Pacific, is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: Track winners receive €7,000, and Global Award finalists (other than the winner) receive €3,000 each.
Question: Who is eligible for the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026?
Answer: PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and recent PhD graduates (within two years of their final defence) researching climate change's link to extreme weather and climate resilience.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026?
Answer: The submission deadline is 31st August 2026.
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