ChadTough DIPG Foundation

Fellowship Grant

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 fellows3 years

Call opens 16 October 2026

Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

No deadline is on file for this call. Check ChadTough DIPG Foundation's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.

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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.

Details

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
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

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.

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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