How much funding does New Investigator Grants provide?

New Investigator Grants provides $400,000 over three years in funding.

When is the deadline for New Investigator Grants?

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

How often is New Investigator Grants offered?

New Investigator Grants runs on an annual cycle.

New Investigator Grants

Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$400,000 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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Other requirements

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

Overview

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Details:

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

Rigorous review ensures funding for most promising DIPG/DMG research projects

Known Application Deadlines (Historical):

February 9, 2023 (past deadline noted in website content)

Required Elements (based on grant program structure):

Research proposal demonstrating new investigator status or transition to DIPG/DMG research

Project timeline and budget

Researcher qualifications and institutional affiliation

Demonstration of commitment to DIPG/DMG research

Note: Specific application form requirements, narrative questions, 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