Johns Hopkins SKCCC has been invited to nominate one applicant for the V Foundation’s NEW 2026 Breaking Barriers in (Adult) Cancer Research Grant: Recognizing Excellence from Unique Perspectives. This RFA includes two grant mechanisms, Translational and V Scholar. Each invited institution may submit one nomination: either a Translational or a V Scholar nominee. Varied perspectives fuel innovation in cancer research. The objective of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to support exceptional, creative researchers who have navigated unique challenges to establish their careers. All scientists have personal journeys shaped by their unique experiences and perspectives, which bring valuable and potentially overlooked insights to cancer research. Applicants will be asked to describe how their unique experiences have influenced their career paths and research focus.