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ESRC Gambling Harms Research Grants

Gambling Harms Research Grants

Supports United Kingdom research on gambling harms with social innovation for prevention-focused outcomes.

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The Economic and Social Research Council's Gambling Harms Research Grants are funded from the UK statutory gambling levy, which came into force in April 2025 and directs 20% of levy receipts to UKRI for research. The programme supports interdisciplinary research deepening understanding or advancing solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms. Single-discipline proposals ar…

What this grant funds

Research deepening understanding or supporting solutions for prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms. Interdisciplinary preferred; single-discipline accepted.

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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.8 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.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.—
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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.ukri.org