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Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms

Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms

Supports research in the United Kingdom on video game design and gambling impacts through applied development.

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About

The Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms 2026 funding call is a cross-council UKRI initiative led by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) participating as co-funders. The programme funds interdisciplinary research into the intersection o…

What this grant funds

Esports betting, loot boxes, social casinos, regulatory frameworks, commercial determinants, user engagement, treatment/prevention.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£5M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org