Breakthroughs happen — in science, in medicine and especially in childhood cancer research — with outside-the-box thinking. At Rally Foundation, we believe that bold ideas deserve a chance, and each one may be that next big breakthrough. That’s why we created the Outside the Box Grant. We want to fund innovative, early-stage research to challenge the status quo and inspire new discoveries. Each year, the focus of this grant shifts to meet emerging needs in childhood cancer research. For 2025, we invited researchers to explore two specific areas: Integrative or complementary therapies that ease the physical, psychological or social burdens of cancer and its treatment. Nutrition and/or supplements — like probiotics — that improve quality of life during treatment by reducing side effects such as nausea, mucositis or chemo toxicity. Previous Outside the Box Grants have focused on...

At Rally, we believe that innovative research begins with innovative researchers. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Rally Career Development Awards, an investment of $1,250,000 in the future of childhood cancer research. So, what is a Rally Career Development Award? This award targets early-career investigators. In their first independent faculty appointment, they are transitioning from mentorship to launching their own research labs, publishing their own findings and applying for major research grants. It’s a pivotal moment — and Rally is stepping in to help. The Rally Career Development Award provides $100,000 per year for three years, giving these trailblazers protected research time and the funding they need to pursue bold ideas that could change the future for kids with cancer. Meet this year’s Rally Career Development Award recipients: The Children’s...

We are thrilled to share that Rally Foundation has awarded a total of $800,000 in funding for Consortium Grants this year. So, what exactly is a consortium? In short, it’s teamwork at its best! A consortium brings together three or more institutions, such as hospitals and universities, to work together on a grant-supported research project. A principal investigator from the lead institution submits an application for the grant with the support of at least two other collaborating institutions. Each institution’s team brings unique strengths to the table, and together, they push the boundaries of what’s possible in childhood cancer research. The Rally Consortium Grant awards up to $100,000 per year for one or two years depending on how the application scored in our dual peer-review process. Some childhood cancer treatments have not changed in 40 years. With your support, Rally funds...

Rally is thrilled to announce that $1,087,500 has been awarded through this year’s Independent Investigator Grants — supporting innovative research in the fight against childhood cancer! But who exactly are these independent investigators? Independent investigators are generally professors or faculty members who lead their own labs and drive forward big-picture ideas. As the principal investigators, they’re the ones developing ideas, designing the studies, mentoring young scientists and securing funding to keep the work moving. Grants like these help them dig deeper, think bigger and push the science forward — taking discoveries in the lab to real-life treatments for kids battling cancer. We’re honored to support their work. Meet this year’s Independent Investigator Grant recipients: Brain and Central Nervous System Cancers Funded by Rally Foundation University of Alabama at...

We’re delighted to announce the $650,000 awarded for this year’s Young Investigator Grants — supporting the next generation of childhood cancer researchers! But who exactly are these young investigators? In short, they’re bright, passionate scientists and doctors working tirelessly to find better treatments — and eventually, cures — for childhood cancer. Young investigators are typically within five years of completing their fellowship. At this crucial stage in their careers, they’re focused on establishing themselves through research, publications and grant funding. These passionate, early-career researchers bring fresh ideas, innovative approaches and the dedication to make a lasting impact in the fight against pediatric cancer. By funding these rising stars, Rally ensures that groundbreaking research keeps moving forward and that children battling cancer have the best chance at a...

At Rally, we know the future of pediatric cancer research lies in the hands of the next generation of researchers. Many childhood cancer treatments have remained the same for decades. Kids with cancer deserve better. They deserve treatments with fewer harsh side effects and, ultimately, cures that will give them the chance to grow up healthy and strong. Bright young minds work tirelessly to establish themselves as independent researchers in pediatric cancer — they push boundaries, seek new ideas and challenge the status quo — and Rally is here to support them. Postdoctoral and clinical research fellows are the ones who will ultimately find the breakthroughs that will change the lives of kids battling cancer.   Who are these Fellows? Postdoctoral and clinical research fellows are in the early stages of their research careers, conducting cutting-edge studies under the mentorship of...