We are thrilled to share that Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has awarded a total of $1 million 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...

Rally is thrilled to announce that $1,250,000 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...

We’re delighted to announce the $600,000 awarded for this year’s Young Investigator Grants, which support 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, ultimately, 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...

Rally is thrilled to announce $850,000 awarded to our 2026 Postdoctoral and Clinical Research Fellow Grants! At Rally, we know the future of pediatric cancer research lies in the hands of the next generation of researchers. 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 in the early...

Breakthroughs happen with outside-the-box thinking, in science, in medicine and especially in childhood cancer research. 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 2026, we...

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 $1.4 million 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...