The Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Rising Innovator Research Grant, in partnership with Pelotonia and AACR, supports mid-career female scientists at the associate professor level conducting high-impact breast or gynecologic cancer research. The grant emphasizes innovation and equity, particularly in reducing cancer health disparities.
Key Details:
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Funding Amount: USD 700,000 over three years
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Eligibility: Female associate professors with an NIH R01 (or equivalent) received within the past 10 years; 75% effort in breast or gynecologic cancer research
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Research Areas: Basic, translational, clinical, or population science
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Deadline for Full Application: June 11, 2025 (1:00 p.m. ET)
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Award Notification: August 2025
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Grant Term Start: September 1, 2025
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Application Platform: ProposalCentral
Grantees will engage with AACR and Victoria’s Secret communities, participate in scientific meetings, and join broader advocacy and visibility campaigns.
For full program information, visit: aacr.org/funding