Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference 2024

Research funded by sources with a vested interest in the outcomes of that research introduces a risk of funding-related bias.This risk has been an issue of concern in multiple domains, including alcohol, tobacco and medical research.One area in which the issue has been a topic of much debate is the study of gambling-related harms; however, there is currently no evidence-based method of identifying research that may have a high or low risk of funding-related bias.This project aims to develop a reliable, valid instrument to estimate the risk of funding-related bias in gambling studies.To do so, the following activities are being undertaken: (1) conducting a rapid search of the literature to review past work in related fields; (2) conducting a modified e-Delphi study with international researchers and funders to identify factors that contribute to risk of funding-related bias and their weights; and (3) developing and validating an instrument to assess risk of funding-related bias.Further details on the study can be found in the protocol on Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/vncp5/.This tool will be able to support several outcomes, including outlining information for inclusion in funding calls and disclosure statements and improving understanding of the impact of funding source on research area and design and the subsequent potential for influence on policy and legislation.