Future Leaders

Future Leaders

Australia’s talent pipeline in paediatric oncology research and care

Childhood cancer research in Australia faces a critical talent crisis. Despite the urgent need for specialised expertise to tackle the unique challenges of paediatric cancer, early career researchers and clinician-researchers lack dedicated training pathways and adequate support and mentorship. The result is a depleted pipeline of experts when breakthrough discoveries demand sustained, focused research expertise.

Our Future Leaders Impact Program addresses this critical training gap by investing strategically in emerging talent, building capability and fostering sustainable career pathways. By nurturing the next generation of specialised clinicians and researchers, we're building the expertise needed to tackle childhood cancer's unique challenges and achieve our vision that every child with cancer will survive and thrive.

Our ambitious goals

• Create a pipeline of clinicians and researchers with capabilities to transform outcomes in childhood cancer.
• Attract and retain world-leading experts in childhood cancer research and care in Australia.
• Develop a connected and collaborative ecosystem that brings together multidisciplinary researchers, clinicians, industry partners and community voices to share expertise and co-design solutions.
• Build international recognition of the strengths, capabilities and quality of the childhood cancer research and care in Australia.

Funding for 2026-2027

Applications will open soon for the 2026-2027 round of funding for the Future Leaders Impact Program. Sign up to our mailing list for updates on this funding opportunity.