National Center for Responsible Gambling (NCRG): Seed Grants

The National Center for Responsible Gaming offers Seed Grants in support of a variety of research activities, such as: pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; development of new research technology. Funding priorities include research on the following topics:
• Prevention of gambling disorders
• Outcome research on behavioral and pharmacological treatment strategies
• Decision-making and neuroeconomics
• The impact of new gaming technology on gambling and gambling disorders
• Gambling among minorities, especially Native Americans, and issues of health disparities
• Impact of DSM-5 changes on measurement, screening and diagnosis of gambling disorders
• Biogenetic vulnerabilities to gambling disorders
• Animal models
• Gambling among the elderly and emerging adults
Funding: $30,000 for one year.
http://www.ncrg.org/research-center/apply-ncrg-funding/seed-grants