Grant applications | The Kids' Cancer Project

Applications for research grants through The Kids’ Cancer Project are currently closed.

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 Col Reynolds Fellowships PhD Top Up Round is now open.

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

Col Reynolds Fellowships | The Kids' Cancer Project

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do grant applications for The Kids' Cancer Project funding close?

At this time, The Kids' Cancer Project is funding new applications through the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).

Visit Cancer Australia to learn about the PdCCRS application open and close dates for the next round.

In previous years, The Kids' Cancer Project annual grant application round opened in April and closed at 5pm (AEDT) 31 March.
Is a face to face presentation required as part of the grant application process?

At this time, The Kids' Cancer Project is funding new applications through the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).

Visit Cancer Australia to learn about the PdCCRS selection process and if a presentation is required for the next round.
What are the selection criteria for grants through The Kids' Cancer Project?
Research project proposals submitted to The Kids’ Cancer Project are scored against the criteria below, then ranked and shortlisted by an expert Research Advisory Committee for consideration by The Kids' Cancer Project Board of Directors.
1. Importance of proposed research to clinical practice or scientific field
2. Scientific quality of the application
3. Likelihood to produce benefits for cancer patients
4. Feasibility of proposed research
5. Novelty and Innovation
6. Value for money
7. Overall quality of the application
If successful, when does funding commence?

At this time, The Kids' Cancer Project is funding new applications through the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).

Visit Cancer Australia to learn about the PdCCRS funding commencement for the next round.

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.

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