The Cure Starts Now Homerun Grant

The Cure Starts Now Homerun Grant

Due Date: 06/01/2026

The Homerun Grant funds translational, clinical, basic, and delivery research projects focused on DIPG, DMG, and related pediatric brain cancers, distributed through The Cure Starts Now (TCSN) or the DIPG/DMG Collaborative depending on funding availability and grant concentration. Designed as a broad, universal funding opportunity, it is open to industry partners and international applicants alike. Award decisions or requests for additional information are issued no later than October 15 annually.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree
  • Must be affiliated with a non-profit organization or a recognized medical or scientific institution
  • Must be in good standing with TCSN, including up-to-date submission of all required progress reports for any prior TCSN funding
  • Open to industry partners and international applicants

Funding Details:

  • Up to $100,000 USD
  • Up to $200,000 USD for researchers from hospitals actively contributing to the International DIPG/DMG Registry (IDIPGR) or the SIOPe DIPG/DMG Registry

Deadline:

  • June 1, 2026

Where to go for further information:

  • Apply via SnapGrant — applications must be submitted by the principal investigator under a researcher account with “The Cure Starts Now” affiliation assigned prior to submission