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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

In 2025, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) is thrilled to award a total of $5.5 million in childhood cancer research grants to 75 researchers across 40 institutions worldwide. This is the foundation’s largest award value to be distributed since its founding in 2005. Rally proudly funds the best and the brightest researchers, seeking the most innovative and promising research. This year’s awards include 75 grants given to 8 Consortiums, 23 Independent Investigators, 13...