Apply for research funding
Your project could be the change in childhood cancer.
The Kids' Cancer Project FY26-27 project funding round will open from January 7, 2026.
The Kids' Cancer Project funds
research across the following areas
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.
Winners of $2.6M in grants announced
The Kids’ Cancer Project CEO, Owen Finegan, has announced the ten deserving recipients of research grants for the FY22 financial year. With $2.6M awarded in multi-year funding of childhood cancer research, the studies build on The Kids’ Cancer Projects’ ambition to discover better cancer treatments for children.