Experimental medicine to define mechanisms of gambling disorder: stage one
Funding
Up to £3,000,000
Deadline
14 April 2027
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 14 April 2027
Overview
This grant funds academic research into gambling disorder. It supports experimental medicine studies in humans. Researchers can explore the biological and psychological causes of gambling harm. Studies can look at gambling activities, products, and interventions. Up to £3,000,000 is available per award. The deadline to apply is 14 April 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be academically led research
- Studies must involve experimental medicine in humans
- Research must focus on causal mechanisms of gambling disorder
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for academic researchers and institutions leading experimental medicine studies in humans. It is aimed at those studying the causes of gambling disorder from biological or psychosocial angles. It is not for businesses, charities, or community groups.
Regions
Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Apply for funding for academically led experimental medicine studies in humans that deepen understanding of the causal biological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying the effects of gambling activities, products and interventions on gambling disorder.
This is a two-stage process, with this being stage one. Apply through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding portal. Check the MRC, AHRC, and ESRC websites for full guidance and application requirements.
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