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[AXA](https://axa-research.org)

November 3, 2026 (Institution registration) | November 12, 2026 (Expression of Interest) | December 17, 2026 (Full application) | April 5, 2027 (Rebuttal)

Up to €140,000 total over two years

Supports early-career researchers developing transdisciplinary research on responsible nature-based solutions for a resilient, sustainable and inclusive future.

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. --- ## Due Dates - November 3, 2026, at 4 PM CET: Institution registration deadline. - November 12, 2026, at 4 PM CET: Expression of Interest deadline. - December 17, 2026, at 4 PM CET: Full application deadline (shortlisted candidates only). - April 5, 2027, at 5 PM CET: Rebuttal deadline. Full applications open November 24, 2026. The rebuttal period opens March 30, 2027. Results are expected in June 2027, and funded projects must start before June 2028. --- ## Funding Amount Awards provide up to €140,000 total over two years. No additional budget will be granted. Eligible budget categories include: - Researcher salary, based on institutional policy. - Equipment and resources, including databases, surveys and consumables. - Academic activities, including conferences, workshops and fieldwork. - Outreach beyond academic audiences. Other costs require justification. Overheads and basic laboratory equipment are ineligible. Host institutions are expected to contribute studentships, PhD support or material resources. There is no minimum contribution, but a larger contribution makes the proposal more attractive. Institutional participation must be detailed in the budget. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Apply through an academic institution or public research organization, globally. - Academic institutions must be registered with the World Higher Education Database. - Hosts must also register in AXA’s online database. - Have defended and received their PhD before submitting the Expression of Interest. - The five-year eligibility window is measured before October 10, 2026. - An additional six months per child accommodates maternity or paternity leave. - Hold no permanent, tenured or tenure-track position. - Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through research outputs, activities and impact. - Propose an independent, full-time project within the call’s scope. - Up to 20% of time may be dedicated to teaching. - Include cross-disciplinary research and societal collaboration. - Combine social sciences, humanities or economics with natural/environmental sciences, engineering or technology. - Engage societal partners, such as public authorities, communities, civil society organizations or practitioners. Additional requirements: - Ineligible hosts include: - Associations, foundations and NGOs. - Private companies and governmental bodies. - Hospitals and independent research centers. - Museums and other cultural institutions. - Private for-profit companies cannot be project partners. - Multiple Expressions of Interest from one institution disqualify all its applications. - The host institution cannot change after submission. - AXA Chair hosts cannot request an additional fellowship for a researcher on the Chairholder’s team. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** The host’s Operational Contact submits the English-language EOI through the [AXA platform](https://institution.axa-research.org/). - **EOI documents:** - Candidate name, birth date, PhD defense date and current institution. - CV (maximum two pages). - Project title and description (maximum 3,000 characters, including spaces). - Description must cover disciplinary integration, initial partners and their envisaged roles. - **Full application:** Invited candidates upload the completed template and supporting documents. - Detailed research program and justified budget. - CV and relevant publication list (maximum three pages). - Support letter from the host-institution supervisor. - Support letter from a collaborating academic and/or non-academic partner. - Host-institution due diligence documents specified in the template. - **Evaluation:** At least two independent experts assess candidate excellence and research quality. - Candidates respond to reviews through the European Science Foundation platform before Scientific Committee selection. - Selection considers scientific strength, reviews, project potential, candidate and institution profiles, and overall impact. - **Notification:** Decisions arrive by email, with results also published on the [Foundation website](https://axafoundation.org/en). - **Submission rules:** Late, emailed or incomplete applications are not considered. - Submitted EOIs cannot be edited. - Full applications must follow the template structure and page limits. --- ## Additional Information ### Research priorities The call highlights six areas: - Disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation and human security. - Food and water security under climate stress. - Urban transformation and green or blue-green infrastructure. - Health, well-being and cultural dimensions of nature-based solutions. - Economic models, financing and evaluation. - Governance, social justice and protection of community and Indigenous rights. ### Award obligations and selection Funded researchers must engage with society, communicate to broad audiences, and participate in speaking engagements with AXA. Open-access findings and Open Science practices are expected, including open data where feasible. Annual and final project and financial reports are required. Projects must evidence compliance with relevant ethical review processes. Scientific misconduct excludes projects from funding. Support is formalized through a partnership agreement with the host institution; AXA claims no ownership or use rights over results. Portfolio selection also considers diversity in topics, gender representation and geography. Scientific Committee decisions are final and cannot be appealed; no selection feedback is provided. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application platform](https://institution.axa-research.org/) - [Call scope and fellowship guidelines](https://institution.axa-research.org/guidelines.pdf) - [Institutional contact verification](https://institution.axa-research.org/account-registration) - [AXA Foundation results website](https://axafoundation.org/en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---|---|---|---| | AXA Foundation for Human Progress team | [science.foundation@axa.com](mailto:science.foundation@axa.com) | | [Application platform](https://institution.axa-research.org/) |7e:Ta03,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Only **academic institutions** (universities and higher education institutions) and **public research organizations** (e.g., national research institutes, public research centres) may act as host institutions. - The following cannot serve as hosts: associations, foundations, NGOs, private companies, governmental bodies, hospitals, independent research centres, museums, or other cultural institutions. - **Only organizations may apply** — the Expression of Interest must be submitted by the host institution's designated Operational Contact; individual researchers cannot apply directly. - Academic host institutions must be listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED, the IAU's global registry of higher education institutions) and registered in the AXA Foundation's own online database. - Private for-profit companies are not eligible as project partners (societal partners such as public authorities, communities, civil society organizations, or practitioners are expected instead). ### Career Stage - Applicants must **not hold a permanent, tenured, or tenure-track position**. ### Degree Requirements - Applicants must have been awarded and have **defended their PhD before submitting the Expression of Interest**. - The PhD must have been defended **no more than five years** before **October 10, 2026** (for the 2026 cycle). - An additional **six months of eligibility per child** is granted for maternity/paternity leave. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - **One candidate per institution per campaign** — one candidate for the entire institution, not one per department, faculty, or laboratory. If an institution submits multiple Expressions of Interest, **all** of its applications are disqualified. - Institutions hosting an AXA Chair may not request an additional post-doctoral fellowship for a researcher working on the AXA Chairholder's team. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - The candidate must propose a **free-standing, independent research project** involving full-time work for the duration of the fellowship; up to 20% of time may be devoted to teaching. - The project must include at least one **transdisciplinary aspect**, combining (i) a discipline from social sciences/humanities/economics with natural/environmental sciences/engineering/technology, and (ii) collaboration with societal partners (public authorities, communities, civil society organizations, practitioners). - The host institution **cannot be changed** after the application is submitted.7f:T1256,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. 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