Research
Together, we aim to push boundaries further and expedite the discovery of impactful cancer cures
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The Kids’ Cancer Project research focuses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten highlights for ten years: Community Champions
29/04/2025
It’s an honour to be the CEO of The Kids’ Cancer Project for many reasons, but I am eternally grateful to have met the many, many people that help us via their own fundraisers.
Ten highlights for ten years: Kokoda
25/04/2025
I don’t think anything can prepare you for the Kokoda Trail. A 96-kilometre walking track situated through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea.
Ten highlights for ten years: The Bus Trip
23/04/2025
The opportunity to join our Founder, Col Reynolds, on a one-month bus journey from Townsville to Tasmania and back to Sydney as CEO was an amazing experience.
Ten highlights for ten years: Advocacy and awareness
18/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project was founded on a promise made by one man who vowed to never give up until every child survives cancer with minimal or no long-term effects. Col Reynolds OAM is that man.
Ten highlights for ten years: Our 30th birthday celebration
11/04/2025
2023 marked The Kids’ Cancer Project’s 30th anniversary. Founded by one man in 1993, it is a charity-wide mantra that one person can make a difference. Over the three decades, the committed support of wonderful people like you have helped us achieve wonderful things and make incredible strides forward in childhood cancer treatments and survival rates.
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Ten highlights for ten years: Research
09/04/2025
In the first of CEO Owen Finegan's ten highlights for ten years, we look at what we've achieved in the research sector during his decade-long tenure.