AHRC
Gambling Harms Research Grants
4:00pm UK time. Full stage opportunity opens 21 September 2026.
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The AHRC Gambling Harms Research Grants funds UK-based research projects investigating gambling harms, co-funded with DCMS. The call is open to researchers at UK institutions and uses standard 20% FEC funding without additional matched funding requirements. This is a one-off funding opportunity running via a two-stage process, with a pre-announcement Expression of Interest phase followed by full applications in autumn 2026.
Details
| Funder | AHRC |
| Deadline | 8 December 2026 |
| Application | 2-stage: Expression of Interest (pre-announcement) → full application opens 21 September 2026, deadline 8 December 2026 |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Research grants on gambling harms, co-funded with DCMS (applications shared with DCMS for assessment). UK institutions eligible; standard 20% FEC applies; no matched funding requirement beyond FEC. Direct/in-kind contributions from third-party project partners encouraged. Full eligibility details to be published when opportunity opens 21 September 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at UK institutions (eligible for AHRC funding)
- •Projects focused on understanding, measuring, or mitigating gambling harms
- •Teams willing to undergo two-stage competitive evaluation
- •Applicants able to incorporate direct or in-kind contributions from third-party project partners
Key Dates
- •Expression of Interest phase deadline before 21 September 2026 (date to be confirmed)
- •Full application opens 21 September 2026, closes 8 December 2026 at 4:00pm UK time
- •Two-stage evaluation process
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Full eligibility criteria and call details will be published on 21 September 2026; plan your Expression of Interest timeline accordingly.
- ✓DCMS co-funding means the assessment panel includes both AHRC and DCMS reviewers, align your proposal with policy-relevant gambling harm priorities.
- ✓Third-party contributions strengthen applications; evidence letters of support from partner organisations early in your planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the AHRC Gambling Harms Research Grants?
Full applications close on 8 December 2026 at 4:00pm UK time; applications open on 21 September 2026. An Expression of Interest phase precedes the full call.
Is matched funding required for the AHRC Gambling Harms Research Grants?
No matched funding is required beyond the standard 20% FEC contribution. Direct or in-kind contributions from project partners are encouraged but not mandatory.
Who can apply for the AHRC Gambling Harms Research Grants?
Researchers based at UK institutions eligible for AHRC funding. Full eligibility details will be published when the opportunity opens on 21 September 2026.
Is this a recurring funding call?
No, this is a one-off funding opportunity co-funded by AHRC and DCMS focused specifically on gambling harms research.
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