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: 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.
Donor community goes above and Beyond for kids’ cancer research
04/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is ecstatic to announce that a total of over $27,000 has been raised for childhood cancer research via Beyond Bank’s Double Donation fundraiser!
Heartfelt hospital visit brings perspective for Swifts trio
03/04/2025
NSW Swifts players Sarah Klau, Grace Nweke and Paige Hadley were on hand last week for a tour of the Children’s Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) at Westmead Children’s Hospital, giving the trio the chance to connect with the dedicated scientists, researchers, and young patients benefiting from the work of The Kids’ Cancer Project.
Fred’s fight: Why better brain cancer treatments are the treasure we’re seeking
01/04/2025
After joining oncology survivorship last October, 13-year-old Fred Corbett has started high school and achieving dreams that might not have been a reality earlier in his life.
iBounce helping kids’ cancer patients pivot away from sugar-sweetened beverages
31/03/2025
We are proud to share Dr Lauren Ha, The Kids’ Cancer Project-funded researcher based at UNSW, has had a correspondence letter published in the British Journal of Cancer, detailing the positive effects her app iBounce has on limiting the sugar-sweetened beverage (SSBs) intake of kids with cancer.