ChadTough DIPG Foundation
New Investigator Grant
LOI due; call opens 16 October 2026
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The New Investigator Grant from ChadTough DIPG Foundation funds up to $400,000 over three years (max $135,000/year) for researchers working on DIPG/DMG, a pediatric brain tumor. It targets newly independent investigators setting up their own labs as well as established scientists moving into DIPG/DMG research for the first time. Applications go through a letter of intent stage before full submission via Proposal Central.
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 |
| Application | LOI → invitation for full submission (24 February 2027) → full application (31 March 2027) → award (June 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. Submitted via Proposal Central.
Who Should Apply
- •Newly independent researchers establishing their first lab
- •Established researchers new to DIPG/DMG research
- •Researchers focused on DIPG/DMG, a pediatric brain tumor
- •Applicants able to submit via Proposal Central
Key Dates
- •Letter of intent due 11 January 2027; full application due 31 March 2027
- •Award start date 1 August 2027
- •Three-year project duration ($135,000/year max)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The LOI stage gates entry to full submission, treat it as a genuine review step, not a formality.
- ✓If you're an established researcher new to the field, explicitly state your transition into DIPG/DMG research; the call names this as an eligible path.
- ✓Submit through Proposal Central and check formatting requirements early, since this platform differs from other common grant portals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the New Investigator Grant pay?
Up to $400,000 over three years, capped at $135,000 per year.
Who is eligible for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant?
Newly independent researchers establishing a lab, or established researchers new to DIPG/DMG research.
What is the deadline for the New Investigator Grant?
The letter of intent is due 11 January 2027, with full applications due 31 March 2027 for those invited to proceed.
When does funding start for the New Investigator Grant?
Awarded projects begin 1 August 2027.
Is the New Investigator Grant a recurring call?
Yes, ChadTough DIPG Foundation runs this grant annually, with the next round expected to open October 2026.
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