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Driving Discovery.

The ChadTough Defeat DIPG grants are intended to incentivize novel approaches and spark innovation to find a cure for the deadliest childhood brain cancer, DIPG/DMG. It is no easy task. But we are confident that by working together with the passionate doctors and researchers focused on making progress on this disease, children with DIPG/DMG will finally be able to look forward to a bright future.

We are committed to building the most comprehensive grant program for funding DIPG/DMG research. To achieve this goal, we offer three types of grants: Fellowship Grants, New Investigator Grants, and Game Changer Grants.

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/DMG 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.

Opens: March 1, 2027
LOI Due: June 7, 2027
Invitation for Full Submission: July 23, 2027
Full Application Due: August 30, 2027
Awarded: November 2027
Start: January 1, 2028
Application Resources
Fellowship Grant Application
Application Cover Page
Budget Template

New Investigator Grant

Supporting newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers working to establish DIPG/DMG 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).

Opens: October 16, 2026
LOI Due: January 11, 2027
Invitation for Full Submission: February 24, 2027
Full Application Due: March 31, 2027
Awarded: June 2027
Start: August 1, 2027
Application Resources
New Investigator Grant Application
Application Cover Page
Budget Template

Game Changer Grant

This grant provides funding for hypothesis-driven research projects that represent an innovative approach to a major challenge in DIPG/DMG research, with the 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).

Opens: October 16, 2026
LOI Due: January 11, 2027
Invitation for Full Submission: February 24, 2027
Full Application Due: March 31, 2027
Awarded: June 2027
Start: August 1, 2027
Application Resources
Game Changer Grant Application
Application Cover Page
Budget Template

How to Apply on Proposal Central

Applications 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.

All application materials are available on Proposal Central.

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For additional information, questions, or inquiries, please call 734-707-8732 or email grants@chadtough.org. If you have any difficulties logging in or creating your application, contact Proposal Central Customer Support at 1-800-875-2562 or email pcsupport@altum.com.

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Game Changer Grant

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Fellowship Grant

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Game Changer Grant

How to Apply on Proposal Central

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