For researchers

Research is the key to better treatments, improved care, and potential cures that mean a bright future for children and young people with cancer. 

We fund and lead world-class research, fuelling groundbreaking work led by brilliant minds. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach—bringing together the right people and organisations to drive progress and deliver real impact.

 

Funding opportunities

CCLG offers funds and grants to researchers to help beat childhood cancer. We also work in partnership with other charities, sharing our expertise in research and our research infrastructure to help them to fund world-class childhood cancer research, and…

How we fund research

We fund research that improves the treatment, care and support for children and young people with cancer.

Research Advisory Group

Our Research Advisory Group (RAG) is comprised of experts in childhood cancer with varied specialisms. Members come from various centres across the UK to ensure that the committee is balanced and that decisions are well informed and impartial.

Anand pipetting in the lab, surrounded by boxes and test tubes.

Our research projects

We have been funding expert research since 2016, aiming to ensure that every child and young person has a safe and effective treatment for their cancer, and that they can live long and happy lives post-treatment.