PLGA Fund at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Research Grant to Optimize Drug Dosing Strategies for Pediatric LGA/LGG Patients

The PLGA Fund at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fuels the most promising pediatric low-grade glioma and astrocytoma research. The number one priority of the PLGA Fund at PBTF is to act as a catalyst for researchers worldwide to turn their attention to the area of pediatric low-grade glioma brain tumor 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.

• Novel concepts/hypotheses are encouraged, and a premium is given to projects which involve collaboration between institutions and investigators.
• Eligible projects include basic science, translational and clinical trial initiatives, as well as survivorship/outcomes studies.
• Project funding is awarded over one, two or three-year periods depending on scope and complexity of project.
• Investigators in the early years of their careers are encouraged to apply.