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ALLIANZ CLIMATE RISK AWARD

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The Allianz Climate Risk Award is Allianz Re’s flagship annual program supporting scientific research that helps us better understand how climate change shapes extreme weather events and how to foster resilience against climate-related risks.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Allianz Climate Risk Award is a global award open to PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers whose research focuses on: 

Understanding and mitigating the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change; 

Fostering resilience by applying technological solutions.

The core of your application should be a brief (max. 800 words) non-technical essay that outlines your research idea and highlights central findings. Please refer to the Compendium 2025 to find some examples.

To submit your application, please send the filled-out and signed forms as well as the required supporting documents, incl. essay, CV, and reference letter, to climaterisk-award@allianz.com. We’re looking forward to receiving your application and wish you good luck!

Submission Requirement:

University students currently pursuing either a PhD degree or a post-doc, as well as recent PhD graduates (Graduation/defense of final research to obtain title should not be more than two years before the time of the application)

Research that helps us better understand how climate change shapes extreme weather events and how to foster resilience against climate-related risks.

BENEFIT:

 Prize: €7,000 (winner) | €3,000 (finalists)

The centerpiece of the program. 10 applicants are shortlisted by a jury of experts from industry and academia and their work is published in a Compendium on allianz.com. Out of the 10 shortlisted applicants, the top-three finalists are selected  and invited to Munich to present their research at the Allianz Climate Risk Award event on December 03, 2026. A jury of Allianz global senior leadership members and external experts selects the overall winner.

Focus: Physical climate risk — from extreme weather events to practical resilience solutions

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PURPOSE EARTH GRANT AWARD

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Do You Have a Purpose-Driven Project Ready to Launch into Motion? Purpose Earth is now accepting applications for our 2027 grant award.
They are capping submissions to the first 200 fully completed applications. Purpose Earth is a grant and mentorship program empowering leaders and their transformative solutions to our global challenges.

ELIGIBILITY:

To ensure you are eligible to apply, please note the following:

Projects that have already been completed are not eligible for grant funding.

Applications and reference letters must be submitted in English. Video submissions are also preferably in English, or with English subtitles.

Unfortunately, due to legal restrictions and international sanctions, we cannot accept applications from individuals based in the following countries: Balkans, Burma, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Yemen, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, West Bank, Ethiopia, Sudan, DR Congo (Republic of Congo is acceptable), Libya, Mali, and Venezuela.

In accordance with US regulations for not-for-profits, they thoroughly vet all applications through the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions list standards to ensure that no inappropriate use of funds is made. These will be checked carefully prior to sending any funding to potential grant recipients.

Applications created and written by AI will NOT be accepted. We want to get to know you and your authentic voice and vision.

Multiple applications will not be considered. Each organization or individual may submit only one application per project.

BENEFIT:

Grant Funding of up to $10,000

Mentorship Support and personally-tailored guidance from professionals who are volunteering their time to help your project thrive.

Spotlights and Promotion in our Purpose Earth digital communications, and a designated project page on our website.

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