We Accelerate Breakthrough Science to Find a Cure.
Our goal is to bring the most promising treatments for DMG/DIPG and other fatal pediatric cancers to patients as quickly as possible. We pursue a multi-modal funding approach—combining strategic grantmaking and venture-style, mission-driven investments—to advance progress from discovery to the clinic. All funding decisions are made in consultation with our scientific advisors, investment partners, and/or an ad hoc team of subject matter experts.
RESEARCH GRANTS
We prioritize innovation and collaboration, minimize structural barriers and bureaucracy, and favor goal-oriented projects that draw on multidisciplinary and/or multi-institutional expertise.
We invite committed physician-scientists to share ideas that use outside-the-box approaches to diagnose, treat, prevent and cure aggressive pediatric brain cancers.
Grant applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling year-round basis. Successful grant applications are funded within 30-60 days of receipt, an extraordinarily short turnaround compared to most research funding streams. Annual awards typically range from $50,000 to $150,000, but multi-year projects requiring larger amounts of funding will also be considered.
VENTURE PHILANTHROPY
Our venture-style, mission-driven investments accelerate bold science toward real impact in pediatric brain cancer.
We deploy capital to de-risk critical milestones, advance promising therapies toward the clinic, and catalyze sustained progress. Investments are guided by scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and the ability to unlock meaningful inflection points.
By partnering closely with researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs, we aim to move innovation faster—bridging the gap between discovery and impact—so that promising ideas become real options for children and families who cannot afford to wait.
Apply for a Grant
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must hold a doctoral degree, including MD, PhD, DrPH, DO, or equivalent
Applicant must be employed by an academic institution, nonprofit research institution, or laboratory
Applicant is not required to be a U.S. citizen or resident
APPLICATION
Please compile your application using the section headings outlined below. We do not have any specific requirements for format, layout and length but we certainly appreciate conciseness. If your proposal piques our interest and we need additional information, we will contact you.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to info@ytfoundation.org.
Due to a high volume of applications, applicants will only be contacted if additional information is required for evaluation or if the research project is being considered for funding.
1. OVERVIEW
Project Title
Principal Investigator Name and Contact Information
Estimated Project Start and Duration
Amount of Funding Requested
List any Other Sources of Funding (current or pending)
2. LAY SUMMARY
Briefly explain the proposed research project in plain language suitable for a general audience.
3. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Describe the impact, feasibility, scientific merit and methodology of the proposed research.
Specific aims and expected outcomes
Any preliminary data to support hypothesis
Research design and methodology
Innovation; potential and future patient benefit
4. BUDGET
Provide a breakdown of anticipated expenses. We do not fund any indirect costs. Indirect costs include overhead expenses, ongoing operational costs, administrative costs, infrastructure costs, routine maintenance, etc.
5. APPENDIX
List of collaborators and key personnel, including any relevant expertise and accomplishments
Citations and/or references required to understand the project
REVIEW PROCESS
All funding decisions are made in consultation with our scientific advisors and/or an ad hoc team of subject matter experts. Applications are evaluated for scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, impact, investigator expertise and overall alignment with the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation’s mission. If your project is being considered for funding, we will contact you within 30 days.
