How much funding does Fellowship Grants provide?

Fellowship Grants provides $200,000+ over three years in funding.

When is the deadline for Fellowship Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Fellowship Grants?

Eligible applicants: Outstanding predoctoral researchers (PhD students).

How often is Fellowship Grants offered?

Fellowship Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Fellowship Grants

Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$200,000+ over three years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Outstanding predoctoral researchers (PhD students)

Other requirements

Outstanding postdoctoral researchers (postdocs)
Must be working under guidance of expert mentor
From institutions globally

Overview

Fellowship Grants

Funder: ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

Focus Area: Supporting outstanding predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers working under expert mentors to develop the next generation of leaders in DIPG/DMG research

Geographic Scope: International

Award Amount: Approximately $200,000-$300,000+ over three years (exact amounts vary; 2024 awards represent ~$260,000 per fellow)

Funding History:

2024: 10 fellowships funded ($2.6M over three years)

2022: 8 fellowships funded ($1.9M)

2022-2024: 20+ fellowships awarded total

Total foundation commitment to all grants (2024): $36 million across 44 institutions

Eligibility:

Outstanding predoctoral researchers (PhD students)

Outstanding postdoctoral researchers (postdocs)

Must be working under guidance of expert mentor

From institutions globally

Mentor Requirements:

Must be established expert in DIPG/DMG research

Provides guidance and training to fellow

Co-mentorship accepted

Research Focus Areas:

All aspects of DIPG/DMG research

CAR T-cell therapy

Tumor biology and origins

Drug development and combinations

Immunotherapy

Molecular and genetic studies

Novel treatment approaches

Review Process:

Applications reviewed by foundation's Scientific Advisory Council

Council composed of leading experts on childhood brain cancer

Rigorous scientific review ensures funding for most promising candidates

Key Features:

Designed to develop next generation of DIPG leaders

Multi-year support allows focused research

Prestige of ChadTough Fellowship enhances researcher's career

Often co-funded with partner foundations

Enables young researchers to establish themselves in DIPG field

Impact Statement:
"Private funding, including those granted by ChadTough Defeat DIPG, are critical for moving the field of DIPG forward. Foundations that specifically fund DIPG research not only enable but encourage researchers to include DIPG as a primary focus of their research." — Dr. Tara Barron, 2021 Fellowship Awardee, Stanford University

Contact Information:

ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

P.O. Box 907, Saline, MI 48176

Phone: (734) 707-8732

Website: chadtough.org

501(c)(3) nonprofit, Federal Tax ID: 47-4041494

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Details:

Applications reviewed by Scientific Advisory Council composed of leading experts on childhood brain cancer

Rigorous review process ensures selection of outstanding candidates

Required Elements (based on program structure):

Research proposal/project description

CV of fellow applicant

Academic credentials and achievements

Mentor letter of support

Project timeline and research plan

Institutional affiliation confirmation

Note: Specific application form requirements, narrative questions, LOI requirements, and submission portal URL not provided in available website content. Contact foundation directly for current application details and deadlines.

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What Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 18
Total given: $3.39M
Median grant: $130K
Range: $5,000–$589K

By dollars: California 28%, Michigan 17%, Massachusetts 15%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Palo Alto, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

Pediatric brain cancer research specific to dipg

$589K
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc · Boston, MA

Pediatric brain cancer research specific to dipg

$386K
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric brain cancer research specific to dipg

$335K
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA

Pediatric brain cancer research specific to dipg

$328K
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX

Pediatric brain cancer research specific to dipg

$325K