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Investing in the Future of Pediatric MedicineÌý

Groundbreaking pediatric research depends on passion, innovation, and strong support. At 91´óÉñ Children’s, we’re deeply grateful for the generous funding that powers discoveries and advances care for children everywhere.</p>\r\n<p>Our funding represents a shared commitment from government agencies, philanthropic partners, and donors who believe in the future we are building together. Each award is a collaborative investment in advancing science, improving outcomes, and reaching more children with better care. Every project supported by grants moves us closer to a healthier future for every child.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-bff482bdac class=cmp-text>

Groundbreaking pediatric research depends on passion, innovation, and strong support. At 91´óÉñ Children’s, we’re deeply grateful for the generous funding that powers discoveries and advances care for children everywhere.

Our funding represents a shared commitment from government agencies, philanthropic partners, and donors who believe in the future we are building together. Each award is a collaborative investment in advancing science, improving outcomes, and reaching more children with better care. Every project supported by grants moves us closer to a healthier future for every child.

How Funding Fuels Our Mission

Research funding at 91´óÉñ supports a variety of research projects ranging from clinical research to basic translational research. Each grant or sponsored program strengthens our ability to translate discoveries into better outcomes for children.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-93719cb4b7 class=cmp-text>

Research funding at 91´óÉñ supports a variety of research projects ranging from clinical research to basic translational research. Each grant or sponsored program strengthens our ability to translate discoveries into better outcomes for children.

$81M

Total annual research funding in 2024</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2ffaa26bcd class=cmp-text>

Total annual research funding in 2024

$31M

Competitive external awards from national science and health agencies</p>\r\n"}} id=text-6ae10bec6b class=cmp-text>

Competitive external awards from national science and health agencies

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Active<b> </b>granting agencies supporting 91´óÉñ research</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b46ef978b4 class=cmp-text>

Active granting agencies supporting 91´óÉñ research

395

Funded research studies<br>\r\n</p>\r\n"}} id=text-69e8cd076b class=cmp-text>

Funded research studies

Government&nbsp;<b>funding reflects the national significance of 91´óÉñ research </b>and its alignment with major child health priorities.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-02fd1bee69 class=cmp-text>

GovernmentÌýfunding reflects the national significance of 91´óÉñ research and its alignment with major child health priorities.


Competitive <b>awards from federal agencies recognize the excellence and real-world impact</b> of our scientific work.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-7ef123588b class=cmp-text>

Competitive awards from federal agencies recognize the excellence and real-world impact of our scientific work.


Robust <b>philanthropic and private-sector partnerships help us </b>launch new ideas, support early-career investigators, and move discoveries into care faster.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-e450d060d7 class=cmp-text>

Robust philanthropic and private-sector partnerships help us launch new ideas, support early-career investigators, and move discoveries into care faster.


Long-term <b>investments strengthen our infrastructure,</b> <b>support mentorship, and expand access</b> to breakthrough clinical trials.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-5b8ce01ed3 class=cmp-text>

Long-term investments strengthen our infrastructure, support mentorship, and expand access to breakthrough clinical trials.


Funding powers <b>research across rare diseases, health systems, and the social drivers</b> of health.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-8798b45db4 class=cmp-text>

Funding powers research across rare diseases, health systems, and the social drivers of health.

Major Funded Programs

91´óÉñ is proud to participate in major federally funded research initiatives. Support by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies strengthen our capacity to conduct meaningful research, train the next generation of scientists, and address some of the most pressing challenges in child health.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-7761073e01 class=cmp-text>

91´óÉñ is proud to participate in major federally funded research initiatives. Support by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies strengthen our capacity to conduct meaningful research, train the next generation of scientists, and address some of the most pressing challenges in child health.

The Delaware Comprehensive Sickle Cell Research Center brings together experts in clinical care, laboratory science, and community engagement to improve the lives of children and families affected by sickle cell disease. Building on 91´óÉñ’ long-standing commitment to pediatric sickle cell care, we’re creating a sustainable research infrastructure that advances both treatment and understanding of this complex, chronic condition.</p>\r\n<p>As a team, we foster innovations that could apply to other chronic illnesses. We also expand the pipeline of sickle cell researchers with strong mentorship and support for early career scientists. This collaborative, translational approach is made possible by partnerships across the IDeA network, such as the Delaware INBRE and prior pediatric COBRE programs.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-345e95a7a0 class=cmp-text>

The Delaware Comprehensive Sickle Cell Research Center brings together experts in clinical care, laboratory science, and community engagement to improve the lives of children and families affected by sickle cell disease. Building on 91´óÉñ’ long-standing commitment to pediatric sickle cell care, we’re creating a sustainable research infrastructure that advances both treatment and understanding of this complex, chronic condition.

As a team, we foster innovations that could apply to other chronic illnesses. We also expand the pipeline of sickle cell researchers with strong mentorship and support for early career scientists. This collaborative, translational approach is made possible by partnerships across the IDeA network, such as the Delaware INBRE and prior pediatric COBRE programs.

The REACH COBRE at 91´óÉñ focuses on health care delivery science. We’re studying how care is delivered and how to make it more effective, equitable, and responsive to families’ needs. Our team works to uncover and address disparities in pediatric health outcomes by funding high-impact research projects and expanding access to critical data, tools, and training.</p>\r\n<p>REACH also strengthens Delaware’s research infrastructure by investing in faculty development and fostering collaborations across community, clinical, and policy settings. We’re advancing a more inclusive and effective pediatric health care system, grounded in data and committed to real-world impact.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b1b9c70082 class=cmp-text>

The REACH COBRE at 91´óÉñ focuses on health care delivery science. We’re studying how care is delivered and how to make it more effective, equitable, and responsive to families’ needs. Our team works to uncover and address disparities in pediatric health outcomes by funding high-impact research projects and expanding access to critical data, tools, and training.

REACH also strengthens Delaware’s research infrastructure by investing in faculty development and fostering collaborations across community, clinical, and policy settings. We’re advancing a more inclusive and effective pediatric health care system, grounded in data and committed to real-world impact.

As part of the NIH’s ECHO (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes) program, the IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network helps bring high-quality pediatric research to regions that historically receive less federal funding. Our participation ensures that children, especially in rural or underserved areas, have opportunities to take part in important clinical trials that could improve their care.</p>\r\n<p>This initiative expands access to clinical trials and the capacity to run trials safely and effectively. The program paves the way for innovative research that gives every child, regardless of where they live, a chance to benefit from cutting-edge science.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-6715a8caa6 class=cmp-text>

As part of the NIH’s ECHO (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes) program, the IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network helps bring high-quality pediatric research to regions that historically receive less federal funding. Our participation ensures that children, especially in rural or underserved areas, have opportunities to take part in important clinical trials that could improve their care.

This initiative expands access to clinical trials and the capacity to run trials safely and effectively. The program paves the way for innovative research that gives every child, regardless of where they live, a chance to benefit from cutting-edge science.

91´óÉñ is one of only three pediatric-only sites in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). As part of a national network of 46 community-based research sites, our role is to bring high-quality pediatric cancer clinical trials directly into community settings, so families can access cutting-edge treatments closer to home.</p>\r\n<p>We focus on expanding access for children from all backgrounds, including those reached through affiliate sites like Broward Health. By participating in NCORP, we help reduce disparities in pediatric cancer care, improve outcomes, and study how cancer treatment, symptom management, and survivorship unfold outside of major academic centers.</p>\r\n<p>We serve as part of the Children’s Oncology Group, the only pediatric research base in the NCORP network, working to ensure that all children have a chance to benefit from clinical research, no matter where they live.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-6f92053651 class=cmp-text>

91´óÉñ is one of only three pediatric-only sites in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). As part of a national network of 46 community-based research sites, our role is to bring high-quality pediatric cancer clinical trials directly into community settings, so families can access cutting-edge treatments closer to home.

We focus on expanding access for children from all backgrounds, including those reached through affiliate sites like Broward Health. By participating in NCORP, we help reduce disparities in pediatric cancer care, improve outcomes, and study how cancer treatment, symptom management, and survivorship unfold outside of major academic centers.

We serve as part of the Children’s Oncology Group, the only pediatric research base in the NCORP network, working to ensure that all children have a chance to benefit from clinical research, no matter where they live.

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Advancing Research Together

Grants and partnerships drive discovery at 91´óÉñ, turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world innovations. Learn more about our research, and work with us.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-ec84052afe class=cmp-text>

Grants and partnerships drive discovery at 91´óÉñ, turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world innovations. Learn more about our research, and work with us.