Pediatric Low-grade Glioma and Astrocytoma Research Funding Grant

Pediatric Low-grade Glioma and Astrocytoma Research Funding Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, Inc.
Last Updated: April 21, 2025

Summary

The Pediatric Low-grade Glioma and Astrocytoma Research Funding, offered by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, supports innovative research aimed at understanding and treating childhood brain tumors. With no application deadlines, investigators can submit proposals throughout the year. The fund prioritizes collaborative projects and encourages novel research ideas. Awards are based on project significance and complexity, facilitating impactful advancements in pediatric oncology.

Overview

NOTE: Letter of Inquiry - Applications are accepted on a Rolling Basis. Please email a Letter of Intent to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at any time throughout the year.Full Proposal - Invite Only - A selected group of applicants will then be invited to submit a full proposal. Pediatric Low-grade Glioma and Astrocytoma Research Fund (PLGG/PLGA Grant) The PLGA Fund at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fuels the most promising pediatric low-grade glioma and astrocytoma research. We award these grants on an ongoing basis throughout the year. There are no deadlines, and we encourage investigators to apply at their earliest convenience. Overview The number one priority of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s PLGA Fund is to act as a catalyst for pediatric low-grade glioma and astrocytoma (PLGG/PLGA) research and to award research grants for the most promising programs and studies. Our hope is that this research will lead to a better understanding of the causes of PLGG/PLGA, as well as the discovery of more effective treatments and a cure for the most common forms of childhood brain tumors. Funding Award funding is based on a project’s size, impact, and complexity.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible projects include basic and translational science, clinical trial initiatives, survivorship/outcomes studies, and scientific infrastructure and resources that will accelerate PLGG/PLGA research.Novel concepts/hypotheses are encouraged, and a premium is given to projects that involve collaboration between institutions and investigators.Project funding is awarded over one-, two-, or three-year periods depending on a project’s scope and complexity.Grant recipients are required to submit progress reports to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on an agreed-upon basis (typically annually).Grantees must acknowledge the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s support in all publications about the research.All grants are awarded with the understanding of 0% overhead.Grant recipients must be willing to collaborate with other Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation grant recipients when appropriate.

Ineligibility

No grants will be made to private individuals.Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation grant awards do not cover debt reduction, capital improvements, or travel expenses.