Since funding for research comes from the commercial casino industry, does the industry influence what research topics are studied?
The NCRG has taken several steps to protect the integrity of the research and ensure that there is no undue influence from the gaming industry. 1) Contracts awarding research funds stipulate that the NCRG will not see findings until published. 2) Research supported by the NCRG is reviewed by independent peer review panels which make the final decisions on funding. 3) All grants funded by the NCRG are administered by the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders, an independent program of the NCRG that exercises autonomy over the grant-making process. 4) The Institute is guided by a Scientific Advisory Board, composed of leading scientists in the field. This funding chart provides a detailed description of how the NCRG ensures the integrity of the research it funds. In addition, more information about the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders is available at www.gamblingdisorders.org.
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