ChadTough DIPG Foundation
New Investigator Grant
Call opens 16 October 2026; LOI due date shown as deadline
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The ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant funds early-career and established researchers transitioning into DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) research with up to $250,000 over two years. The grant supports newly independent investigators launching their own labs or researchers new to brain tumor science, and is open globally. Check the foundation's grant application page for the next call cycle.
Details
| Funder | ChadTough DIPG Foundation |
| Budget | Up to $400,000 over 3 years (max $135,000 in any one year) |
| Deadline | 11 January 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 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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.
Who Should Apply
- •Newly independent researchers establishing their first DIPG research laboratory
- •Established investigators transitioning into brain tumor and DIPG research for the first time
- •Researchers working anywhere globally
- •Projects with clear translational or mechanistic focus on DIPG biology
Key Dates
- •Current cycle has been awarded; check foundation website for next open call timing
- •Two-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓DIPG is a rare pediatric brain tumor, emphasize novelty and impact for an under-resourced disease area.
- ✓If you are a new entrant to neuro-oncology, clearly explain your motivation and how your prior expertise translates to DIPG.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant provide?
Up to $250,000 over two years per project.
Who is eligible for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant?
Newly independent researchers establishing a new lab and established researchers who have not previously conducted brain tumor research, open to applicants globally.
When does the next application round open?
The current cycle has been awarded; check the foundation's grant application page for the timing of the next call.
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