Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Awards

About this program

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), in partnership with Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers and Pelotonia, offers $206,000 for two-year projects advancing the prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers, with emphasis on cancer health disparities and equitable outcomes. Eligible applicants must be female early-stage scientists with a doctoral degree, an eligible faculty position, independent laboratory space, and a first independent faculty appointment beginning within six years of December 1, 2026; they must devote at least 75% effort to relevant research and work at an academic, medical, or research institution worldwide. Applicants must be AACR Active members in good standing and may not hold a substantial independent research award or another AACR grant concurrently. Applications are due September 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.