# ChadTough Fellowship Grant 2026

**Funder:** ChadTough DIPG Foundation
**Budget:** $200,000-$300,000 (3 years)
**Deadline:** 2 September 2026 (Full app due Sep 2. LOI due Jun 8. Pre-doc ($67k/yr) and post-doc ($100k/yr).)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No — individual fellow with mentor
**Application:** 2-stage: LOI Jun 8 → full Sep 2
**TRL:** Basic research — DIPG/DMG
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Official call:** https://chadtough.org/research/grant-application/
**Last verified:** 23 June 2026

## Summary

The ChadTough Fellowship Grant awards $200,000-$300,000 over three years for postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers pursuing basic research on DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) and DMG (diffuse midline gliomas). The fellowship is open to early-career investigators working with a named mentor, with annual calls and a two-stage application process. This is a disease-focused opportunity for researchers committed to high-impact glioma biology.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers in early stages of independent work
- Applicants with a committed mentor at an academic or research institution
- Researchers focused on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or diffuse midline glioma (DMG) biology
- Investigators pursuing basic science on pediatric glioma pathology, genetics, or therapeutic targets

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent due 8 June 2026; full application due 2 September 2026
- Two-stage evaluation: LOI screening then competitive full proposal review
- Three-year fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Mentor strength and mentoring plan matter as much as the science, select and brief your mentor early and include a detailed mentorship timeline.
- This funder prioritises basic mechanistic work on DIPG/DMG; frame your project's contribution to disease biology understanding, not clinical trials or drug development.
- The LOI is a screening gate; use it to establish clear preliminary data and a focused research aim within the 3-year arc.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the ChadTough Fellowship Grant?

$200,000-$300,000 total over three years, with annual stipends of $67,000 for predoctoral fellows and $100,000 for postdoctoral fellows.

### Who can apply for the ChadTough Fellowship?

Postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers pursuing basic research on DIPG or DMG, working under the guidance of a named mentor.

### What are the application deadlines for ChadTough Fellowship 2026?

Letter of Intent due 8 June 2026; full application due 2 September 2026.

### Is the ChadTough Fellowship recurring?

Yes, the call runs annually with the next round expected in June 2027.

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