AXA New Gen
Limited submission
AXA New Gen supports early-career researchers pursuing transdisciplinary research on responsible nature-based solutions to address climate, biodiversity and societal challenges for a resilient future.
Funder: AXA
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Institution registration) | November 12, 2026 (Expression of Interest) | December 17, 2026 (Full application) | April 5, 2027 (Rebuttal)
Funding Amounts: Up to €140,000 total over two years
Summary: Supports early-career researchers developing transdisciplinary research on responsible nature-based solutions for a resilient, sustainable and inclusive future.
Key Information: Only host institutions may apply, with one candidate per institution across all departments, faculties and laboratories.
Description
AXA New Gen, run by the AXA Foundation for Human Progress, supports promising early-career researchers through two-year fellowships. The 2026 call, “Responsible Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Future,” seeks innovative research at local, regional or global scales addressing interconnected climate, biodiversity and societal challenges. Support should be transformative for both the researcher and their field.
Projects must connect social sciences, humanities or economics with natural sciences, engineering or technology, alongside collaboration with societal partners. The call prioritizes scientific originality, potential for a step change in the field, and actionable insights for public and private decision-makers and civil society. Responsible design, ecosystem integrity, social justice, and equitable sharing of benefits and burdens underpin its approach to nature-based solutions.
