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1. Purpose & Objectives

The Centre provides financial support for conferences and seminars to help researchers enhance their capabilities within the problem gambling research field. The objectives are as follows:

• Enable researchers to become up-to-date with recent advances in the field; and
• Provide an opportunity for researchers to meet and interact with other researchers and significant contributors to the field.

Funding may be provided to help defray the costs of attending conference events directly related to problem gambling research.

2. Value & Duration

• Application deadline: Ongoing - Up to one (1) year in advance of conference or travel
• Results announced: Within 30 days
• Value (maximum): $2,000 per year

3. Eligibility

Any researcher working in Canada is eligible to apply, but preference will be given to applicants from Ontario and to individuals who have not previously been awarded a Conference Grant from the Centre. Applicant(s) must demonstrate levels of research training and expertise appropriate to the conduct of problem gambling research.

4. Application

The application must include:

• Cover page
• Request (max. 2 pages) including Grant Overview and Budget Overview;
• Request (max. 2 pages) including Grant Overview and Budget Overview;
• Biographical sketch or Curriculum vitae;
• Completed registration form; and
• Conference/workshop agenda details.