International call for projects

Game in Lab’s international call for projects is open to researchers from all over the world and aims to support the production of scientific knowledge about board games. Game in Lab has already supported more than 20 researchers through previous international calls for projects. 

 The 2024 call for projects is closed!

The 2024 call for projects is closed!

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Presentation of the international call for projects

The international call for projects welcomes disciplinary and interdisciplinary proposals in fundamental or applied research from any scientific research institution. Research projects lasting up to 24 months are eligible. This year, special attention will be given to projects investigating the following areas of focus: “Sustainability and Justice”, “Fifty years of Dungeons and Dragons”, “Healthy People and/or a Healthy Planet” and “Cultural Heritage”. 

Financial Support

This year’s endowment is €45,000. Each project will be eligible for a maximum grant of €20,000. 

Expected projects outcomes

Selected teams contribute to Game in Lab’s mission of disseminating and popularizing scientific knowledge about board games by publishing scientific or popular articles and participating in scientific events. 

Eligibility criteria

  • Applications from public research institutions will receive special attention. They can be associated with other private or public institutions. 
  • Eligible expenses include operating costs (purchase of small equipment, travel expenses, etc.) and the remuneration of PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, temporary research engineers and interns. 
  • Co-financing is encouraged. 

Submit an application

Applications must be submitted online and include all required documents as specified in the detailed call for projects. You can edit a submitted application until the deadline using the link provided in the confirmation email after submission. 

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Learn about the research projects supported by Game in Lab

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    Cognitive – Adaptation – Behavior: Playing with Patients Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease

    In 2019, Professor Philippe Robert's project to assess the impact of board games on the relationship between patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease or related conditions and their caregivers or family members was selected in the first call for projects launched by Game in Lab. This project highlighted interesting results for both institutions and families, leading to the development of the Access+ range, a collection of board games designed to be accessible and adapted for individuals with cognitive impairments.