# ChadTough Defeat DIPG Game Changer Grant 2026

**Funder:** ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation
**Budget:** Up to $600K over 3 years ($200K/year)
**Deadline:** 10 April 2026 (Full application due 10 Apr 2026. LOI closed 12 Jan 2026. Awarded Jun 2026, start Aug 2026. DIPG/DMG-focused. Hypothesis-driven, innovative.)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** LOI (closed) → Full application (by invitation) → Award
**TRL:** 1-4
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** January 2027
**Official call:** https://chadtough.org/research/grant-application/
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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