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UKRI Gambling Harms Research Grants

Gambling Harms Research Grants

Supports United Kingdom teams tackling gambling-related harms, funding interdisciplinary studies and practical interventions through UKRI cross-council grants.

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The Gambling Harms Research Grants 2026 is a cross-council funding call administered jointly by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as lead, alongside ESRC and MRC, drawing on UKRI's cross-cutting pooled funding. The call seeks interdisciplinary, team-based research addressing any question that deepens understanding or supports solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-rel…

Research deepening understanding of or developing solutions for preventing and treating gambling-related harms. Interdisciplinary approaches welcomed.

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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