# Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms

**Funder:** UKRI
**Budget:** Up to £800k (80% of £1M FEC)
**Duration:** Maximum 36 months
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/video-games-and-gambling-related-harms/
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Interdisciplinary research into gambling and gambling-like features in video games (e.g. loot boxes, esports betting, social casinos). Open to UK research organisations with standard UKRI eligibility; international researchers may join as project co-leads (international). Gambling industry licence holders subject to the statutory levy are excluded from hosting or co-funding awards. Projects must start by 1 January 2027.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/ukri-video-games-and-gambling-related-harms-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.