The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is a nonprofit organization committed to funding scientific research on gambling disorder. Since its inception in 1996, the ICRG has dedicated itself to the support of high-quality research proposals on this subject. Under the guidance of a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of leading independent scientists with expertise in addiction and related topics, the ICRG employs rigorous standards in its grant-making process to ensure the advancement of knowledge in the field of gambling disorder research.
The grant aims to establish standards for companies and organizations highlighting safer and responsible gambling programs by gathering empirical evidence for guidance. It encourages applications that involve collaborations with communication specialists, public health messaging experts, and researchers in gambling-related harms and responsible gambling. A key element for successful applications is the inclusion of a community advisory board or the use of community participatory engagement methodologies in crafting and refining the preventive and responsible gambling messages.