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Pre-announcement: Experimental medicine to define mechanisms of gambling disorder

Funding for human experimental medicine research on gambling disorder mechanisms.

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This funding opportunity will fund high-quality academically led experimental medicine research projects in humans that generate causal mechanistic insights into gambling disorder. Projects must focus on a mechanistic hypothesis, include an experimental intervention or challenge in humans, and be independent from gambling industry associations.

Studies must address a clearly articulated gap in un…

In scope are academically led experimental medicine research projects in humans that generate causal mechanistic insights into gambling disorder. Applications must focus on a mechanistic hypothesis and include an experimental intervention or challenge in humans. Applications should move beyond identifying correlates and behavioural endpoints to test causal pathways underlying gambling addiction emergence, progression or response to treatment. The term gambling disorder encompasses the clinical condition as defined by recognised diagnostic criteria. The opportunity is not primarily aimed at discovering new treatments.

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.14 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£10M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-199665Source: www.ukri.org