# Fellowship Grant

**Funder:** ChadTough DIPG Foundation
**Budget:** Up to $300,000 over 3 years ($100,000/year) for post-doctoral fellows; up to $200,000 over 3 years ($67,000/year) for pre-doctoral fellows
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, mentored fellow under a mentor's guidance
**Application:** LOI → invitation for full submission → full application
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-10
**Official call:** https://chadtough.org/research/grant-application/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

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## Eligibility & scope

Awarded to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows under mentor guidance to develop next-generation DIPG/DMG research leaders. Applications submitted via Proposal Central.

## Summary

The ChadTough DIPG Foundation Fellowship Grant funds pre-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to conduct DIPG/DMG research under mentor guidance, with awards up to $300,000 over three years (post-doctoral) or $200,000 over three years (pre-doctoral). This call targets early-career researchers developing expertise in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and diffuse midline glioma biology. Applications open annually via Proposal Central.

## Who should apply

- Pre-doctoral or post-doctoral researchers in early career stage
- Researchers with a mentor/advisor committed to DIPG/DMG research
- Applicants focused exclusively on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma or diffuse midline glioma
- Researchers applying through Proposal Central with current institutional affiliation

## Key dates

- Annual deadline via Proposal Central (verify current cycle dates on Proposal Central portal)
- Single-stage application submission
- Three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- DIPG/DMG specificity is mandatory, proposals in related childhood gliomas without explicit DIPG/DMG focus will not advance.
- Mentor strength matters: include a letter demonstrating the mentor's track record in DIPG/DMG research and commitment to your development.
- Post-doctoral applicants requesting above $100k/year or pre-doctoral above $67k/year will need strong justification tied to specific aims.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the ChadTough DIPG Foundation Fellowship pay?

Up to $100,000 per year for post-doctoral fellows ($300k over 3 years) or up to $67,000 per year for pre-doctoral fellows ($200k over 3 years).

### Who can apply for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation Fellowship?

Pre-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers early in their careers, working under a mentor's guidance on DIPG or DMG research.

### Is DIPG/DMG focus required for the ChadTough Fellowship?

Yes, the fellowship is exclusively for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and diffuse midline glioma research; proposals must focus on these specific disease entities.

### How do I apply for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation Fellowship?

Applications are submitted through Proposal Central; check the portal for the current annual deadline and submission guidelines.

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