# New Investigator Grant

**Funder:** ChadTough DIPG Foundation
**Budget:** Up to $400,000 over 3 years (max $135,000 in any one year)
**Deadline:** 11 January 2027 (Opens 16 October 2026. LOI: 11 January 2027; invited full application: 31 March 2027.)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant
**Application:** LOI → invitation for full submission → full application (LOI due 11 January 2027, invitation 24 February 2027, full application due 31 March 2027)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-10
**Official call:** https://chadtough.org/research/grant-application/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers establishing labs, or established researchers new to DIPG/DMG research. Application via Proposal Central; opens 16 October 2026.

## Summary

ChadTough's New Investigator Grant offers up to $400,000 over three years for DIPG/DMG research, capped at $135,000 in any year.

## Who should apply

- Newly independent investigators establishing DIPG/DMG labs, or established researchers entering this field for the first time.

## Key dates

- Opens 16 October 2026; LOI 11 January 2027; invitations 24 February; full applications 31 March 2027; award start 1 August 2027.

## Tips for applicants

- Apply through Proposal Central. The round is upcoming until its opening date, not already accepting submissions.

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