New Investigator Grants

New Investigator Grants

Funder: ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

Focus Area: Supporting newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers establishing research labs, or established researchers new to brain tumor research

Geographic Scope: International

Award Amount: $400,000 over three years (multi-year grants)

Funding History:

2024: 4 projects funded ($4M total commitment across 8 projects)

2023: 5 projects funded ($3.8M total commitment across 8 projects)

Eligibility:

Newly independent DIPG/DMG researchers establishing research labs in the field, OR

Established researchers new to brain tumor research looking to start DIPG/DMG research

Researchers at academic and medical institutions globally

Research Focus Areas:

CAR T-cell therapy

Understanding DIPG/DMG origins and biology

Tumor microenvironment engineering

RNA-based therapeutics

Immunotherapy combinations

Drug targeting and mechanisms

Review Process:

Applications reviewed by foundation's Scientific Advisory Council

Council composed of leading experts on childhood brain cancer

Ensures funding for most promising research projects

Key Features:

Multi-year awards allow researchers to focus on lab work rather than continuous grant seeking

Provides essential support for early-career researchers pursuing innovative, high-risk projects

Often co-funded with other partner foundations

Helps establish DIPG as primary research focus

Importance Statement:
"Foundation support from organizations like ChadTough is essential when just starting out as a new investigator because this support provides that extra cushion necessary to pursue innovative ideas and research directions that might otherwise be too risky." — Dr. Jamie Anastas, 2022 New Investigator Grant Awardee

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