NCRG Centers of Excellence in Gambling Research

​Application Information

Deadlines

Letters of Intent: March 1, 2012
Application Deadline: July 2, 2012

​Grant Information

The purpose of the NCRG Centers of Excellence in Gambling Research Grants program is to (1) advance the understanding of gambling disorders through innovative, multi-disciplinary research investigations; and (2) enhance the dissemination of research findings to the public. The center grants are intended to provide funding for a stable, long-term institutional focus on a complex set of gambling-related problems requiring an innovative, multidisciplinary approach.

Recipients are expected to provide leadership in the field by:

  1. Conducting cutting-edge investigations of gambling-related disorders
  2. Translating research findings for non-academic audiences
  3. Cultivating the next generation of gambling researchers by mentoring young investigators.

Investigative efforts should be broadly based, encompassing a variety of areas, including biological, biomedical, social, behavioral, and/or clinical sciences. Applicants may request up to a total of $350,000 in direct costs for a period not to exceed 36 months.