Allianz Climate Risk Award 2023 for Researchers

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Deadline: 31 August 2023
Open to: international university students currently pursuing either a PhD degree or a post-doc, as well as recent PhD graduates or recent post-doc graduates.
Benefits: the organizers are covering the flight to and from Munich, transportation, hotel, one dinner and one lunch

Description

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.

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

  • 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 applicable to focus and topic of award.
  • The same author/applicant can apply only once. Send your best research.

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

Benefits

Allianz Reinsurance will cover flight to and from Munich (arrival: one day before the event, departure: afternoon/evening on the same day of the event), transportation, hotel, one dinner and one lunch.

How to apply?

Core of your application is a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay that outlines your current research idea and highlights central findings.

For more information, please see FAQ and visit the official website.

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