Fellowship Grant
Awarded to outstanding pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows under the guidance of a mentor to help develop the next generation of leaders in DIPG research. $300,000 over 3 years (maximum of $100,000 per year) for post-doctoral fellows; $200,000 over 3 years (maximum of $67,000 per year) for pre-doctoral fellows.
Application Due: September 8, 2025
Available: March 3, 2025
Awarded: November 2025
Start: January 1, 2026
New Investigator Grant
Supporting newly independent DIPG researchers working to establish DIPG research labs – OR – established researchers (who have not previously conducted DIPG/DMG research) to encourage them to start. The ChadTough Defeat DIPG New Investigator Grant is up to $400,000 over 3 years (maximum of $135,000 in any one year).
Application Due: February 3, 2025
Available: August 1, 2024
Awarded: May 2025
Start: July 1, 2025
Application Resources
2025 New Investigator Application Guidelines
Application Cover Page
Budget Template
Game Changer Grant
Funding for hypothesis-driven research projects that represent an innovative approach to a major challenge in DIPG research, with a potential to lead to groundbreaking discoveries in the field. The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Game Changer Grant is up to $600,000 over 3 years (maximum of $200,000 per year).
Application Due: February 3, 2025
Available: August 1, 2024
Awarded: May 2025
Start: July 1, 2025
Application Resources
2025 Game Changer Application Guidelines
Application Cover Page
Budget Template
How to Apply on Proposal Central
Application must be submitted through Proposal Central. To apply, applicants must first create a profile on the platform. If you have an ORCID, you can log in using your ORCID credentials, which will automatically fill in your Proposal Central profile. After logging in, go to the Grant Opportunities tab and choose the ChadTough Defeat DIPG application that matches your interest.
