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...

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Awards $5M in 2024 In 2024, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) will award a total of $5 million to 74 researchers across 34 institutions worldwide – the largest number of childhood cancer research grants ever to be distributed since Rally was founded in 2005. “This brings the total amount of research funds that Rally has awarded to $35 million – and it is the highest amount we have been able to award in one year,” says Dean...