Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
EPSRC Network Plus

EPSRC Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms

Supports cross-disciplinary gambling harms research in the United Kingdom linking social science and technology development.

ClosedEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilUnited Kingdom
View on funder site
About

EPSRC and ESRC have issued a joint cross-council call for interdisciplinary research examining the connections between gambling mechanics and video game features. The call is funded through the UK's statutory gambling levy on operators — meaning all grant costs are sourced from the gambling industry rather than core government allocation. Awards are capped at £1 million (80% of full economic cost)…

What this grant funds

Connections between gambling and video game features; evidence to inform policy, regulation, and safe gaming practices. Part of UK Research Programme on Gambling.

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.1–36 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Timeline

Sign up free to see the timeline

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org