They include backing L\u00e9a Martinez from Asmodee’s R&D department, who has researched the effect of playing board games on cognitive functions, and Dr Philippe Robert, who published clinical recommendations on the use of board games for people with neurocognitive disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Melissa Rogerson, a hybrid board game specialist in Australia, conducted two studies thanks to Game in Lab and has published several articles on the use and appreciation of digital tools in modern board games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Game in Lab has also funded research by Anick Pelletier, a Canadian who has studied the cognitive impact of board game interventions in schools, as well as Dr Jorge Moya Higueras, whose research published in 2023 showed that playing modern board games such as Jungle Speed and Dixit at school enhances cognitive functions in children at risk of social exclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Game in Lab said applications from public research institutions will receive special attention during the selection process, adding that project budgets can include several funding sources beside the Game in Lab grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Facebook post from Asmodee USA highlighting the programme said. “All areas of the social sciences, psychology, linguistics, the arts, or any other relevant discipline are welcome, whether in applied or fundamental sciences.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n More details on the project and notes on how to apply are available by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/boardgamewire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lea-Martinez-1.jpg\")