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Gold Ribbon Research Grant for 2026

The Gold Ribbon Network, established under the leadership of Jun Isochika, is committed to creating a society where children affected by cancer can live without worry and wear their smiles confidently. To support this mission, they have officially opened applications for the 2026 fiscal year's Gold Ribbon Research Grant.

What is the Gold Ribbon Research Grant?

Since its inception in 2009, the Gold Ribbon Research Grant program has been a cornerstone of the Gold Ribbon Network's offering, focusing on enhancing pediatric cancer treatments and improving the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors and their families. The organization strives to achieve two primary objectives through its grants:
1. Improving the cure rate for childhood cancer.
2. Enhancing the quality of life (QOL) of childhood cancer survivors.
In 2024, the grants facilitated funding for 28 different research projects, amounting to a generous total of 24.9 million yen.

Grant Eligibility

This grant program is open to individuals and research groups affiliated with universities or research institutions in Japan. The research proposals must fall under one of the following categories:

• - Research aimed at improving the cure rate for childhood cancer.
• - Research focused on enhancing the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.

The program aims to support between 25 to 35 research projects with a maximum grant amount of 3 million yen for each project. The funding period will be from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, spanning one whole year.

Application Process

Interested researchers are encouraged to visit the Gold Ribbon Network's official website for detailed guidelines on application procedures. Applicants must complete the required application form and submit it via email. For more details, please refer to the following link:
Gold Ribbon Network Research Grant Application

Application Deadline

All applications must be received by February 28, 2026 (based on the date of email arrival).

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding this announcement, please reach out to the research grant team at the Gold Ribbon Network:

• - _Contact Persons_: Tokiutsu and Ooyama
• - _Email_: [email protected]
• - _Phone_: 03-5944-9922

Join the Gold Ribbon Network in their mission to support pediatric cancer research and enhance the lives of survivors. Your participation can make a significant impact!