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On behalf of the AFSG, Greo is currently accepting applications for:
Postgraduate Research Support Grants - Application Period Closed
To support PhD students and those who hold postdoctoral positions to offset the costs of conducting research that directly or indirectly informs efforts to address gambling-related harm.
For more information, see the application guidelines.
Student Travel/Conference Grants - Application Period Closed
Support is available for Master’s and PhD students, and to those who hold postdoctoral positions for registration and/or travel expenses to participate in conferences, workshops, training, courses, and other research-related activities.
For more information, see the application guidelines.
Exploratory Research Grants - Application Period Closed
Exploratory Research Grants develop capacity for research by providing funds to conduct preliminary/exploratory research that will encourage innovation and increase the capacity of researchers to compete successfully for other, larger, research awards and other funding sources. Such projects can include, but are not limited to:
- Secondary analysis of existing data
- Pilot and feasibility studies
- Development or testing of instruments
- Development of research methodology
- Small, self-contained research projects
Three grants are available: two valued at up to £30,000 and one valued at up to £90,000.
For more information, see the application guidelines.
About the AFSG
The Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling (AFSG) is a group of academic researchers in the UK dedicated to advancing the research needed to effectively prevent, reduce, and address gambling harm. The purpose of the AFSG is to act as a coordinated body to assert the importance of rigorous, independent research to prevent, reduce, and address gambling harm in the UK. To accomplish its aims, the AFSG engages in a number of activities including, but not limited to:
- responding to or initiating calls for evidence;
- providing seed grants for promising research;
- supporting independent gambling conferences;
- public engagement; and
- providing opportunities for students.