AHRC (UKRI)
Gambling Harms Research Grants
Opportunity opens 21 September 2026; Expression of Interest by 17 July 2026. Awards expected July 2027.
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The UKRI Gambling Harms Research Grants fund up to £2,000,000 over three years for interdisciplinary research teams tackling gambling harms and addiction. Teams must include people with lived experience of gambling harms and be led by a UK research institution eligible for UKRI funding; charities, businesses, and international organisations may co-lead but cannot exceed 30% of project costs. This is a one-off call closing to Expression of Interest on 17 July 2026, with full applications opening in September 2026.
Details
| Funder | AHRC (UKRI) |
| Budget | Up to £2,000,000 FEC (80% funded by UKRI) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Application | Expression of Interest (by 17 July 2026) → Full application (opens 21 September 2026) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open to UK research institutions eligible for UKRI funding (HEPs, IROs, PSREs, NHS bodies) as project lead. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams required, including people with lived experience of gambling harms. Non-standard eligibility organisations (charities, businesses, international) may co-lead; combined non-standard costs capped at 30% FEC. Gambling industry licence holders subject to the levy cannot host or receive funds. PhD studentships not eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Lead researchers at UK research institutions (universities, independent research organisations, public-sector research establishments, NHS bodies)
- •Interdisciplinary teams combining academic expertise with people with lived experience of gambling harms
- •Projects bridging public health, psychology, social sciences, economics, or related disciplines
- •Teams willing to include community and third-sector partners (charities, lived-experience networks)
- •Applicants whose organisations are not under gambling industry levy restrictions
Key Dates
- •Expression of Interest deadline: 17 July 2026
- •Full application window opens: 21 September 2026 (date for second deadline not stated in metadata)
- •Three-year project duration
- •Awards expected: July 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Lived experience is mandatory, not optional, embed people with gambling harms expertise as named investigators, not token advisors.
- ✓Interdisciplinarity is assessed; justify why your disciplinary mix is essential to the research question.
- ✓Non-standard partner costs (charities, businesses, international) cannot exceed 30% of the total FEC, plan your budget structure upfront to avoid triage rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be the lead organisation for UKRI Gambling Harms Research Grants?
A UK research institution eligible for UKRI funding: a higher education institution, independent research organisation, public-sector research establishment, or NHS body. Charities and businesses may co-lead but cannot be the project lead, and their combined costs are capped at 30% of the full economic cost.
Do I need people with lived experience on my team?
Yes, teams must include people with lived experience of gambling harms as part of the project team, not just as external advisors.
How much is the UKRI Gambling Harms Research Grant?
Up to £2,000,000 full economic cost (FEC), with 80% funded by UKRI; the remaining 20% must be found by the applicant or project partners.
What is the deadline for UKRI Gambling Harms Research Grants?
Expression of Interest closes 17 July 2026; full applications open 21 September 2026, with awards expected in July 2027.
Is this a recurring grant opportunity?
No, this is a one-off call; there is no stated plan for future rounds.
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