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MRC Gambling Harms Research Grants

MRC Gambling Harms Research Grants

Supports studies on gambling-related harms to inform prevention, treatment, and safer community outcomes.

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The Medical Research Council (MRC), alongside the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is jointly funding a cross-council programme of interdisciplinary research into gambling-related harms. The programme sits within UKRI's broader public health research strategy and is delivered through the UKRI Funding Service. Research must be independ…

Interdisciplinary research on the prevention, treatment, and understanding of gambling-related harms, including gambling mechanics in games and regulatory and commercial design practices.

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