Dr. Sally Gainsbury

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sally Gainsbury is the Director of the Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic and a Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. She is recognized as a leader in gambling psychology research, with a specific focus on conducting research that informs policies and practices aimed at reducing gambling harms. Professor Gainsbury oversees clinical treatment practices and engages with various stakeholders to implement effective harm minimization strategies. She leads a multidisciplinary Technology Addiction Team at the Brain & Mind Centre to investigate the impact of technology on addictive behaviors and mental health. With over 135 peer-reviewed publications, Professor Gainsbury is involved in numerous editorial roles and provides expert guidance to government and international organizations regarding gambling policies. She has received multiple awards and grants totaling $6.2 million in research funding.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic • Sydney

Oversees clinical treatment practices and research initiatives to reduce gambling harms across the community.

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney, School of Psychology • Sydney

Teaches and conducts research in gambling psychology, technology addiction, and related fields.

Awards

#2024

Winston Churchill Fellowship

2024-01-01
#2020

Thompson Equity Fellowship

2020-01-01
#2019

NSW Tall Poppy Scientist Year

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.