# ALSF Crazy 8 Initiative – Pediatric Brain Tumors 2026

**Funder:** ALSF
**Budget:** Multi-million $ collaborative grants
**Deadline:** 28 April 2026 (Full application due 28 Apr 2026 8pm ET (by invitation). LOI closed Nov 2025. Finalist presentations Sep 2026. Decision Nov 2026.)
**Duration:** 3-5 years
**Consortium:** Required
**Application:** LOI (closed) → Full application (by invitation) → Finalist presentation → Decision
**TRL:** 1-5
**Frequency:** Periodic (special initiative)
**Next round:** Unknown
**Official call:** https://www.alexslemonade.org/researchers-reviewers/applicants
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/alsf-crazy-8-brain-tumor-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.