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ESRC (UKRI)
Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms
4:00pm UK time
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The ESRC is seeking research on video games and gambling-related harms, with a focus on understanding links between gaming and gambling behaviour. UK-based researchers across social sciences, psychology, public health and policy are eligible; partnerships with industry, academia, third sector and government organisations are encouraged. All applicants must disclose any financial or professional ties to gambling operators via a Declaration of Interests Form.
Details
| Funder | ESRC (UKRI) |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Research opportunity focused on video games and gambling-related harms. Applicants must complete a Declaration of Interests Form disclosing any links to gambling operators or industry. Project partners from industry, academia, third sector or government (UK or overseas) are encouraged to contribute directly or in-kind.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers in social sciences, psychology, public health, or policy
- •Teams with multi-sector partnerships (academic, industry, third sector, government)
- •Researchers with expertise in gambling behaviour, gaming culture, or harm reduction
- •Applicants able to disclose any links to gambling operators transparently
Key Dates
- •Deadline 23 July 2026, 4:00pm UK time
- •Single-stage application
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Declaration of Interests Form is mandatory and gates eligibility, disclose all gambling industry links clearly; undisclosed ties will lead to desk rejection.
- ✓Partner letters from industry, third sector or government strengthen applications; these sectors are explicitly welcomed as co-investigators or in-kind contributors, so build partnerships early.
- ✓Frame your research question around the intersection of video games and gambling harms specifically, rather than gaming or gambling in isolation, the call's focus is on linkages, not single-domain studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the ESRC Video Games and Gambling-Related Harms funding?
UK-based researchers across social sciences, psychology, public health and policy disciplines are eligible; partnerships with industry, academia, third sector and government are encouraged.
Do I have to declare links to gambling operators?
Yes, all applicants must complete a Declaration of Interests Form disclosing any financial or professional connections to gambling operators; failure to disclose will result in ineligibility.
Can industry or third-sector organisations be project partners?
Yes, the call actively encourages partners from industry, academia, third sector and government to contribute as co-investigators or provide in-kind support.
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