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ALLIANZ CLIMATE RISK AWARD

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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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DARWIN INITIATIVE ROUND 32 FUNDING PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline for Darwin Initiative Extra Stage 1: Wednesday 1 July 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

They are thrilled to announce that applications for Darwin Initiative Round 32 are now open.

The aim of the Darwin Initiative is to support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty. Darwin Initiative grants enable real impact on the ground. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible Countries: The Darwin Initiative has narrowed its focus to ensure deeper impact. Round 32 prioritizes projects in biodiversity-rich regions where conservation and poverty reduction are most urgent.

Total eligible countries: 35

Regions covered: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and small island states

Selection criteria: Countries must fall within one of the 13 biodiversity hotspots identified by Defra for this round.
Location: Focused on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.
Host Organization: Darwin Initiative

Projects should support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty.

Round 32 focuses on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.

Organisations are limited to leading on one application per scheme.

Organisations may appear on an unlimited number of applications as partners.

The Darwin Initiative Innovation scheme will no longer accept new applications in Round 32.

Applicants should review the scheme guidance and application requirements on the Darwin Initiative application portal. Then, choose the relevant scheme: Extra, Main, or Capability & Capacity.

Because scheme deadlines differ, make sure you submit under the correct funding window. For full guidance and updates, use the official source.

BENEFIT:

Grant Amount: The grants range between £200,000 and £1,000,000, depending on the type of grant and project scope.
Project Duration: Main Projects: 2–5 years

Flexibility: The exact length should match the scale of your proposed work and the outcomes you aim to achieve.
Funding Scope: Funding for projects through the Darwin Initiative grant schemes, including support for biodiversity conservation and restoration, poverty reduction, community resilience, and systems strengthening.

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