Student Research Grants and Scholarships
Support for Students at All Levels Pursuing Education in Our Field
The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) seeks to seed innovation through supporting student research and education in the fields of psychology, cognitive or behavioral sciences to address social issues as they apply to Gambling and Gaming Disorders in the following priority areas:
- Addressing Gambling and Gaming Disorders as they impact at-risk and vulnerable populations
- Understanding the connections between addictive behaviors and health
- Understanding and eliminating stigma/intersectional stigmas and prejudice of Gambling and Gaming Disorders as Public Health issues (e.g., culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, and socioeconomic status)
- Special concerns of populations that have historically been underrepresented in research on Gambling and Gaming Disorders
- Understanding connections between Gambling Disorder and Suicide
Sign Up for Email Notifications
DEADLINES: Grant Cycle 1: October 1 (Annually) and Grant Cycle 2: April 1 (Annually)
Dissertation Research Grant
(Two grant cycles per year. Individuals are eligible for one grant per year up to $3,500 each. Plus Travel/Registration support for ECPG/NCPG conferences. Anticipate 3 awards given per year.)
A grant to support graduate student empirical research for the purpose of receiving doctoral dissertation in the fields of psychology, cognitive or behavioral science on topics related to Gambling and/or Gaming Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery at an accredited College or University in Washington State. These grants are offered to support students who are committed to careers in psychology or related mental health/social sciences to support Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, and Research in the field.
Individuals from groups that have historically been underrepresented in psychology, cognitive, or behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply.
Graduate-Level Academic Thesis Award
(Two grant cycles per year. Individuals are eligible for one grant per year up to $3,000 each plus Travel/Registration support for ECPG/NCPG conferences. Anticipate three awards given per year.)
An award to support graduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program working on their master’s thesis in the fields of psychology, cognitive or behavioral science on topics related to Gambling and/or Gaming Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery at an accredited college or university in Washington State. These awards are offered to support students who are committed to careers in psychology and related mental health/social sciences to support Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, and Research in the field.
Individuals from groups that have historically been underrepresented in psychology, cognitive, or behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply.
Advanced Undergraduate (Junior/Senior) Academic Scholarship
(Two cycles per year. Individuals are eligible for one scholarship per year up to $2,500 each. Anticipate three awards given per year.)
A scholarship for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need entering their Junior or Senior year studying psychology, cognitive or behavioral science, including coursework/studies on Gambling and/or Gaming Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery at an accredited college or university in Washington State. Students who have completed their associate’s degree and are licensed Substance Use Disorder Professionals with an interest in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in psychology, cognitive, or behavioral science as well as Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification will be given preference.
Early Undergraduate (Freshman/Sophomore) Academic Scholarship
(Two cycles per year. Individuals are eligible for one scholarship per year up to $2,000 each. Anticipate three awards given per year.)
A scholarship for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need entering their Freshman or Sophomore years who have an interest in studying psychology, cognitive, or behavioral science.
