ChadTough DIPG Foundation
ChadTough Fellowship Grant 2026
Full app due Sep 2. LOI due Jun 8. Pre-doc ($67k/yr) and post-doc ($100k/yr).
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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.
Details
| Funder | ChadTough DIPG Foundation |
| Budget | $200,000-$300,000 (3 years) |
| Deadline | 2 September 2026 |
| 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 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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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