The Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers with Pelotonia & AACR: Career Development Award

Intended to fund research projects in breast and gynecologic cancers and to invest in the next generation of female early-stage scientists domestically and globally. The aim of this award is to foster innovation in the understanding, prevention, interception, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers with the goal of eliminating cancer health disparities and improving patient outcomes. The research proposed for funding may be in basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences. Proposals focused on research into the causes of cancer health disparities and approaches to achieve equity in outcomes are especially encouraged.

At the start of the grant term (December 1, 2026) applicants must have started their first independent faculty position within the past 6 years.

Funding: $206,000 over two years.

https://www.aacr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-VS-CDA-Program-Guidelines_Final.pdf