# ALSF Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant

**Funder:** ALSF
**Budget:** Up to $500,000
**Duration:** 2-3 years
**Consortium:** Collaborative — by invitation
**Application:** Invitation only
**TRL:** Translational
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.alexslemonade.org/researchers/grants
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The ALSF Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant funds collaborative translational research on pediatric brain tumors with up to $500,000 over 2-3 years. The award is by invitation only and targets established research teams with a strong track record in childhood brain cancer. This is ALSF's signature translational oncology initiative, open to multidisciplinary teams committed to moving discoveries toward clinical impact.

## Who should apply

- Established research teams with strong publication records in pediatric brain tumor biology or clinical translation
- Researchers with prior successful grant funding or institutional leadership roles
- Multidisciplinary consortia (basic science, translational, clinical)
- Applicants prepared to share data and findings openly for the broader pediatric neuro-oncology community

## Key dates

- By invitation only, ALSF identifies and invites leading teams to apply
- 2-3 year project duration
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- This is an invitation-only mechanism; visibility at ALSF events and strong prior publications on childhood brain tumors increase likelihood of invitation.
- Emphasis on collaboration and data sharing, highlight how your team will contribute to a learning ecosystem, not siloed discovery.
- Translational timeline is strict; propose proof-of-concept or clinical trial readiness, not far-horizon basic work.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the ALSF Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant fund?

Up to $500,000 over a 2-3 year project period.

### Who is eligible for the ALSF Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant?

Research teams are selected by invitation; ALSF targets established investigators with strong records in pediatric brain tumor research or translation.

### Is the ALSF Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant open to individual applications?

No, it is by invitation only and requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach.

### How often does ALSF run the Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant?

The call runs annually; invited teams submit applications on the ALSF schedule.

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