Supports promising fellows pursuing DIPG/DMG research worldwide under strong mentorship; pre-doctoral up to USD 200,000 over 3 years, post-doctoral up to USD 300,000 over 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Pre-doctoral: enrolled in a research doctoral program at an accredited institution.
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Post-doctoral: MD and/or PhD by the deadline; ≤6 years since last degree; employed at an academic/nonprofit research institution or lab.
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All fellows: ≤1 prior fellowship; ≥75% effort to research; identified mentor; no overlap in funding; not limited to U.S. citizens or U.S. institutions.
Funding Details:
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Pre-doctoral: up to USD 200,000 (≤USD 67,000/year) for stipend, tuition, and fees.
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Post-doctoral: up to USD 300,000 (≤USD 100,000/year) for salary and fringe benefits only.
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Paid to the institution; no indirect costs; research time only; data sharing and publications expected.
Deadline:
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Application due: September 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT).
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Notifications: November 2025; Start date: January 1, 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Apply via ProposalCentral (search “ChadTough Defeat DIPG”).
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Questions: [email protected].