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Eligible research fields

The AXA Research Fund supports scientists and institutions of excellence worldwide, where research is linked to life, societal and environmental risks.

Environmental risks

  • Natural catastrophes
  • Risks linked to climate change

Life risks

  • Ageing and long-term care
  • Addictions and risky behaviors
  • Emerging biomedical risks

Societal risks

  • Geopolitical risks
  • Macro-economic, financial and social risks
  • Large corporate risks

Applications should tackle one of the eligible research fields relying on several of the following approaches:

  • Risk identification and definition
  • Risk assessment and measure
  • Risk modeling
  • Risk mitigation
  • Decision making processes when facing risks
  • Risk prevention