The Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026 recognizes early-career researchers studying the connection between climate change, extreme weather, and practical resilience. PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and recent PhD graduates may submit eligible research by August 31, 2026. The programme includes three award tracks, with prizes of up to €7,000.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Allianz Climate Risk Award
Category: Climate Risk Research Award
Organizer: Allianz Re
Award Tracks: Global Award, Thematic Spotlight: Allianz Trade, and Regional Spotlight: Asia
Prize: Up to €7,000
Award Events: October 26, 2026, in Singapore and December 3, 2026, in Munich
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Eligible Applicants: PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and eligible recent PhD graduates
About the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026
Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award supports scientific research that improves understanding of climate-related risks. The 2026 programme marks the award’s tenth anniversary.
The award connects climate researchers with the insurance industry. It aims to move research from scientific analysis toward practical approaches that strengthen resilience against climate-related risks.
Research Focus
Eligible research must address the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events. It may also examine technology-based approaches to improving resilience.
The official programme identifies two primary research areas:
• Understanding and mitigating extreme weather risks intensified by climate change
• Strengthening resilience through technological solutions
Applicants should present research that contributes to understanding how climate change shapes physical risks and how communities, economies, or systems can respond effectively.
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Award Tracks and Prizes
The 2026 Allianz Climate Risk Award operates through three tracks. Each track has a distinct research focus and selection process.
Global Award
The Global Award focuses on physical climate risk, covering extreme weather events and practical resilience solutions.
Ten applicants will be shortlisted by a jury of experts from academia and industry. Their research will be published in a compendium on the Allianz website.
The three leading finalists will be invited to Munich to present their research at the Allianz Climate Risk Award event on December 3, 2026. A jury of Allianz senior leaders and external experts will select the overall winner.
✓ €7,000 for the Global Award winner
✓ €3,000 for finalists
✓ Publication of shortlisted research in the award compendium
✓ Invitation for the top three finalists to present in Munich
Thematic Spotlight: Allianz Trade
The Thematic Spotlight recognizes research examining how climate change and extreme weather affect:
• Global trade
• Trade credit
• Supply chains
The winner will be selected through a dedicated Allianz Trade virtual event. The selected researcher will then present their work at the Munich event on December 3, 2026.
✓ €7,000 prize for the winner
✓ Participation in the dedicated Allianz Trade event
✓ Invitation to present at the Munich award event
Regional Spotlight: Asia
Introduced in 2026, the Regional Spotlight recognizes climate risk research with direct relevance to Asian countries and economies.
The winner will be selected during a regional event in Singapore on October 26, 2026. The selected researcher will also present at the Munich event on December 3, 2026.
✓ €7,000 prize for the winner
✓ Participation in the Singapore regional event
✓ Invitation to present at the Munich award event
The inviting Allianz entity will cover travel costs for participants required to attend the relevant award events.
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Eligibility Requirements
The Allianz Climate Risk Award is open to university-based researchers at the beginning of their careers.
Eligible applicants include:
• University students currently pursuing a PhD degree
• Postdoctoral researchers
• Recent PhD graduates whose graduation or final research defence took place no more than two years before the application
The applicant’s research must help explain how climate change influences extreme weather or how resilience against climate-related risks can be strengthened.
Required Application Documents
The main component of the application is a non-technical essay presenting the applicant’s research idea and central findings. The essay must not exceed 800 words.
Applicants must submit:
• A non-technical research essay of no more than 800 words
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s academic mentor
• A completed application form
• A completed and signed declaration form
• A curriculum vitae
Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
Participation Commitments
By submitting an application, candidates agree to attend the Allianz Climate Risk Award event in Munich on December 3, 2026, when selected.
Applicants considered through the thematic or regional tracks must also agree to attend the relevant local event, depending on its format. Participants must also agree to support internal and external communications connected to the award, including interviews about their research.
Selection Process
A jury of senior experts will review and shortlist complete applications.
For the Global Award, ten researchers will be shortlisted. The jury will then select three finalists to present their research in Munich. Allianz senior leaders and external experts will determine the overall winner.
Allianz Trade will select its thematic winner through a dedicated virtual event. Allianz Asia-Pacific will host the regional selection event in Singapore for the Regional Spotlight: Asia.
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Key Dates
• Call for papers: July 1, 2026
• Submission deadline: August 31, 2026
• Announcement of finalists: Late September 2026
• Singapore award event: October 26, 2026
• Munich award event: December 3, 2026
How to Submit an Application
Applicants must complete and sign the required official forms. They must then send the forms, essay, curriculum vitae, recommendation letter, and other required supporting documents to climaterisk-award@allianz.com.
Applications must include all required documents and reach Allianz by the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Allianz Climate Risk Award 2026 is August 31, 2026.
Apply Here
Review the official programme details and follow the application instructions provided on the official page.
