Research

Together, we aim to push boundaries further and expedite the discovery of impactful cancer cures

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429

Projects funded since 2005

11,815

Bears donated in FY24

$ 75 million

Committed to research

Scientists currently engaged

30 years

Supporting kids' with cancer

The Kids’ Cancer Project research focuses

Download the 2024-2029 research strategy (PDF)

Discover

Hypothesis driven, innovative basic (T0-discovery) research that will improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of childhood cancer and identify novel, safe and effective new treatment strategies and technologies that will have the potential to translate to patient benefit in the clinic.

Translate

High-quality clinical research (T1-T4) programs and processes that are informed by discovery research, will directly translate to a patient benefit and facilitate equal access to clinical care resulting in a positive impact on survival rates and quality of life for all children with cancer.

Support

Research programs and services aimed at enhancing cancer care by managing long-term effects, reducing side effects, improving service delivery, and engaging patients. Implementing these improvements in standard care will provide sustainable and improved care for cancer survivors.

Build

Build resources, infrastructure and research tool kits that will facilitate high quality research and future proof the childhood cancer research landscape. Build networks and partnerships to increase funding capacity, shape policy/process and increase awareness and support from government agencies, industry, philanthropic partners and the community.

The Kids' Cancer Project is proudly funding research

Our Projects

Thanks to your contributions we have funded over 387 projects that have improved outcomes for kids with cancer through advances in medical research.

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Research Advisory Committee

Identifying the projects that will pursue new ideas to make a real difference sooner

Our expert Research Advisory Committee (RAC) independently review and rate all grant submissions. Their recommendations are handed to The Kids’ Cancer Project Board who ultimately determine the studies funded. The rules of the peer review process prohibit RAC members endorsing their own projects.

Learn more about our Research Advisory Committee

Col Reynolds Fellowships

The Col Reynolds Fellowships seek to encourage talented young researchers by supporting PhD students, early and mid-career researchers and young clinicians.

Our Grants

The Kids’ Cancer Project supports scientific studies that will have the greatest chance of clinical success in the improvement of treatments for childhood cancers.

The Kids Cancer Project Research Advisory Committee Members standing side-by-side

Our vision

Our vision is to see a one hundred per cent survival rate for children with cancer while eradicating the harmful impacts treatment can bring. The Kids’ Cancer Project - with the generous and dedicated help of our supporters like you - will keep going until we've achieved that.

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Our latest research news

Support innovative research that will lead to discoveries that will improve the understanding of underlying mechanism of disease and identify novel, safe and effective new treatments. See some of these inspiring projects below.

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Rare Cancers Awareness Month: The tribulations of Trials for rare cancers

27/06/2025

June is Rare Cancers Awareness Month, raising awareness and enhancing understanding around rare cancers and how they affect people around the globe. It is also an opportunity to outline the challenges faced within research sector to ensure that rare cancers can be properly treated.