Research
Together, we aim to push boundaries further and expedite the discovery of impactful cancer cures
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.
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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.
Grants and Funding
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.
Research Funding FAQs
When do grant applications close? How does the process work? What are the selection criteria? Answer those and other questions here.
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.
Latest Research News
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One in a million: Write a Book in a Day SMASHES seven figure barrier
09/09/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is ecstatic to announce that with the help of writers, team coordinators and sponsors across the country, a record $1 million has been raised to fund vital kids’ cancer research thanks to the Write a Book in a Day competition.
The lasting impact and legacy of Lisa's late son
01/09/2025
Nearly two decades have passed since two Christy kids underwent cancer treatment in tandem. Their mum, Lisa, says one saved the other.
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Thanks to you, we're seed-funding survivorship
01/09/2025
This is how your generosity helped pave the way for a Federally- funded post-treatment program for childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
These familiar Fellows have some updates!
01/09/2025
Your continued support of The Kids’ Cancer Project has helped us commit over $76 million to research in the last 30 years.
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An irregular coincidence in a regular giving town
01/09/2025
Stuart has been building his impact with us for years. He didn’t know that his neighbour was too!
Your Impact 2025
01/09/2025
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
WOTSO get moving ahead of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
28/08/2025
2025 is set to be the biggest year ever in WOTSO’s long association with the Better Challenge, the major fundraiser for The Kids' Cancer Project, which supports vital scientific research into better treatments for children with cancer.
The plumbers: How The Kids’ Cancer Project helps research flow freely
26/08/2025
The translational research pipeline may sound like a complicated concept, but it's essential in taking ideas from a lab into the everyday lives of kids with cancer.
The Kids’ Cancer Project named official Charity Partner of Sydney Lunar Festival
20/08/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to confirm it has been named as the official charity partner of the City of Sydney’s Sydney Lunar Festival, giving the charity a lofty platform at high profile events to advocate for childhood cancer research.
Once a writer, now a coordinator, Clare’s inspiring the next chapter of students
28/07/2025
Finding a team coordinator who was once a writer for Write a Book in a Day is rare. To have found one that co-authored a Best Book is even rarer.
Ku-Ring Gai’s Crazy impact on childhood cancer research
25/07/2025
2025 will mark ten years of fundraising for The Kids’ Cancer Project by the Ku Ring Gai Netball Association on Crazy Hair and Sock Day.
Sarcoma Awareness Month: Our impact, our projects and our focus for the future
24/07/2025
As part of Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’ve shone a light on several past projects we’ve funded in a bid to find more effective, less harmful treatments for kids with sarcoma.
Swanky Socks and The Kids’ Cancer Project: Stitching together a storied partnership
22/07/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s infamous socks are made by none other than the Sydney-based Swanky Socks.
How digital technologies will assist in tending to kids with cancer
21/07/2025
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, has had an editorial article published within the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, detailing her research and the utilisation of digital technology in delivering safer, more effective care for kids with cancer.
Celebrating Sarcoma Awareness Month: What it is and where we’ve been
08/07/2025
Responsible for approximately 20% of all childhood cancers, sarcoma is a disease that remains difficult to treat. Evidenced by no change in five-year survival rates (75%) in decades, the need to find more effective treatments is at a critical juncture.