ChadTough DIPG Foundation
New Investigator Grant
LOI due 2027-01-11; invitation for full submission 2027-02-24; full application due 2027-03-31. Opens October 16, 2026.
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The ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant funds up to $400,000 over three years for researchers new to diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG) research. The call targets newly independent researchers launching their own labs and established researchers pivoting to DIPG/DMG. This annual programme runs a two-stage review: letter of intent followed by invited full application.
Details
| Funder | ChadTough DIPG Foundation |
| Budget | Up to $400k over 3 years (max $135k/year) |
| Deadline | 31 March 2027 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Application | 2-stage: LOI (2027-01-11) → invited full application (2027-03-31) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-10 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Supports newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers establishing a lab, or established researchers new to DIPG/DMG research. Focused on DIPG/DMG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma / diffuse midline glioma). Applications submitted via Proposal Central.
Who Should Apply
- •Newly independent researchers establishing their own lab in DIPG/DMG research
- •Established researchers with strong track records in other areas new to DIPG/DMG science
- •Early-career investigators with postdoctoral or junior faculty status
- •Researchers at academic medical centers or research institutions
Key Dates
- •Letter of intent due 11 January 2027; invitations to full application 24 February 2027; full application due 31 March 2027
- •Two-stage review: LOI screening, then full application and evaluation
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The LOI stage is competitive; prioritise clarity on your specific DIPG/DMG research focus and lab setup plan in five pages or less.
- ✓Reviewers favour applicants who are genuinely new to the field with a clear entry strategy, not those with existing DIPG/DMG grants.
- ✓Include letters from established DIPG/DMG mentors or collaborators if you are pivoting from another disease area; this builds credibility in a specialist field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant pay?
Up to $400,000 over three years, with a maximum of $135,000 per year.
Who is eligible for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant?
Newly independent researchers launching their own lab in DIPG/DMG research, or established researchers new to DIPG/DMG work.
What is the deadline for the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant?
Letter of intent is due 11 January 2027; invited full applications are due 31 March 2027.
Is the ChadTough DIPG Foundation New Investigator Grant recurring?
Yes, it is an annual call with the next round opening in October 2026.
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