The Science pillar of the newly launched AXA Foundation for Human Progress brings together two preexisting science philanthropy initiatives of AXA: 

• The AXA Research Fund - An 18-year-old initiative by AXA Group aimed at supporting independent academic research globally in key areas related to risks, and informing science-based decision-making on the most pressing issues facing our planet. 
• The Health Philanthropy Program of the Mutuelles d’assurances AXA - An ambitious program dedicated to supporting health research projects in France since 2022 in favor of youth and old age. 

These two initiatives mutually reinforce each other, enabling the AXA Foundation for Human Progress to benefit from a solid scientific foundation and to support its commitments to solidarity, culture, and the planet and environment. 

Repair today, prepare for tomorrow, relying on science 

The Science pillar of the AXA Fund for Human Progress is committed to funding innovative research programs that contribute to societal progress. In order to enhance their impact, it also supports the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of the role of science. 

Key figures of our support since 2008 

• 300M€ committed 
• 800 research projects supported
•  400 leading partner institutions
• Since 2008, the AXA Research Fund has been supporting over  750 research projects in 39 countries, in the areas of health (pandemics, longevity, mental health, women health..), climate and the environment (climate change, biodiversity, natural catastrophes, pollution..) and socioeconomics (inclusive growth, systemic risks, cyber risks, geopolitics..).  
• Since 2022, the Health Philanthropy Program of the Mutuelles d’assurances AXA, has been supporting 48 health research projects in France with a focus on early age and longevity. 

Applications can be received following calls for projects targeting eligible audiences, that will be communicated via the existing channels.