Because science is at the heart of human progress
Learn moreWe seek to address the most important issues facing our society and our planet by funding transformative research, disseminating findings and promoting collaboration among relevant stakeholders.
Accelerating research around three major fields
In line with AXA’s purpose to act for human progress by protecting what matters, the AXA Research Fund’s support is directed towards accelerating research around risk in the areas of health, climate & environment, and socio-economy & new technologies.
Health
Health
Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Socio-economy & New Tech
Socio-economy & New Tech
Our impact
Learn more256M€
committed to
research since 2008
724+
research projects
supported
43%
women-led
projects
340+
leading academic
institutional partners
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Over 200 articles, masterclasses, and additional resources in key risk-related areas.
Learn moreFund your research
The AXA Research Fund provides two main grant types
AXA Chairs
The AXA Chair is a highly selective funding scheme for senior researchers intended to support significant advancements in the development of a research area within a host institution that is in line with its long-term strategy. It aims at creating a full-time academic position in the host institution and fostering a step change in the career of the appointed AXA Professor.
Learn morePost-Doctoral Fellowships
The AXA Fellowship is a funding scheme aimed at supporting young promising researchers on a priority topic aligned with AXA and the Society.
Learn moreMoreover, to provide ongoing support for scholars at all stages of their career, the AXA Research Fund has established additional initiatives, which are accessible subject to specific criteria.
Joint Research Initiatives (JRIs)
AXA JRIs are developed jointly by senior researchers and AXA teams to study the insurance-related issues that are also of academic interest. The AXA Research Fund plays an important role in connecting endorsed researchers with AXA teams for a two-way collaboration.
AXA Awards
AXA Awards are a way to recognize a researcher for their transformative contribution to a research field and their potential to carry out groundbreaking science in a key risk area. Awards are on a nomination basis and dedicated to mid-career academics.