Axa 2027 Transdisciplinary Research Chairs - Call for applications - application deadline - via DRV - 03 04 2026 before 12 noon
Information source: e-mail dated 13 03 2026 at 11:58 AM from DRV AMU to units
I Framework of the program (as per DRV e-mail mentioned above)
Starting this year, the Axa Research Fund Chairs Call for Projects program will specifically support transdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration across disciplines and with stakeholders in society to address complex contemporary challenges.
The program aims to advance understanding of the key risks facing people, societies and the planet by bringing together different academic fields and societal stakeholders.
Proposals should be submitted in one of the following two categories:
1. Global category, which supports international and transdisciplinary research networks addressing major risks and challenges related to risks to human health and well-being, to societies and/or to the planet.
2. Santé en France category, which exclusively supports research projects hosted by French academic institutions or public research organizations, focusing on risks to human health and well-being in France and in a broader international context.
The transdisciplinary research project must:
1) integrate at least two distinct academic disciplines, including:
- at least one from the social sciences / humanities / economics
- at least one from the natural sciences / engineering / technology;
2) substantially involve non-profit social partners (public authorities, communities, civil society organizations, practitioners) in co-design, co-development and co-implementation throughout the project life-cycle.
The objectives of an Axa Chair include :
- The creation of a full-time academic position within an institution,
- Support for the consequent acceleration of the development of a field of research,
- The promotion of a major change in the career of the selected AXA Professor.
The research project must demonstrate scientific originality and innovative aspects.
Candidate profile: confirmed researcher with at least 10 years' doctoral experience at the time of application, and a proven track record of outstanding achievements.
II How to apply via DRV AMU (excerpts from the above-mentioned DRV e-mail)
Please return applications from research units wishing to respond to this call,
in WORD format, to the following e-mail address
drv-commission-recherche@univ-amu.fr
Deadline for return: Friday April 03 before 12 noon at the latest.
Please note that this deadline cannot be extended. In fact, a period of expertise is necessary for the establishment, which is the only one able to submit the project selected by category on the AXA platform.
You will find the guide to this call for projects and its timetable at the following link:
https://institution.axa-research.org/guidelines.pdf
Applications in English should include a short CV of no more than 3 pages, indicating the precise date on which the doctorate was obtained, and a link to the full CV.
AXA will announce the results in December.
