[March of Dimes](https://www.marchofdimes.org)

August 9, 2024 | October 17, 2025 | September 16, 2026

Cash honorarium (award amount not specified) and commemorative recognition; presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting.

Recognizes distinguished achievement in research, education, or clinical service in maternal-fetal nutrition to advance maternal and neonatal health.

--- ## Description The Agnes Higgins Award, presented by March of Dimes, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of maternal-fetal nutrition through research, education, or clinical services. Established in 1980, the award commemorates Agnes Higgins, a pioneer in nutritional counseling and assessment, and is intended to recognize those whose work has advanced the quality of maternal-fetal nutritional care and improved outcomes for mothers and infants. The award includes a cash honorarium, a commemorative plaque or trophy, and formal recognition at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting. This is an achievement award and does not fund new research projects. --- ## Due Dates - August 9, 2024: Nomination deadline for the 2025 Agnes Higgins Award - October 17, 2025: Nomination deadline for the 2026 Agnes Higgins Award - September 16, 2026: Nomination deadline for the next Agnes Higgins Award cycle --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of a cash honorarium (exact amount not specified in public materials). - Recipients also receive a commemorative award and are honored at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have at least five years of significant involvement in maternal-fetal nutrition through teaching, research, and/or clinical practice. - Demonstrated impact on the quality of maternal-fetal nutritional care through scholarly work, research, education, or practice is required. - Ability to apply or help implement maternal-fetal nutritional standards of practice. - Open to individuals worldwide; self-nominations and nominations from peers or previous awardees are accepted. - For the 2026 cycle, nominees should be available to attend the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting (April 23-27, 2026, Boston, MA). --- ## Application Process - Download the [nomination form](https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2026_Agnes_Higgins_Award_Nomination_Form_and_List_of_Required_Attachments.pdf) and [call for nominations](https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2026_Agnes_Higgins_Award_Call_for_Nominations.pdf), or request them by emailing [researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org](mailto:researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org). - Submit the completed nomination form and all required attachments by the specified deadline to [researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org](mailto:researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org) (or, for earlier cycles, to the contact listed in the relevant call). - Required attachments: - Written description of the nominee’s achievements in maternal-fetal nutrition (300 word maximum) - List of nominee’s relevant publications - Curriculum vitae - Up to seven letters of support from colleagues - Up to three manuscript samples --- ## Additional Information - The award is not tied to funding new research or projects; it is intended as recognition for past achievements. - Recipients are expected to participate in award events and may be invited to support the March of Dimes’ mission through public engagement or scientific meetings. - Nomination windows typically open each spring, with deadlines in late summer or early fall. --- ## External Links - [Agnes Higgins Award Program Page](https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/research/grants-awards/agnes-higgins-award-maternal-fetal-nutrition) - [2026 Call for Nominations (PDF)](https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2026_Agnes_Higgins_Award_Call_for_Nominations.pdf) - [2026 Nomination Form (PDF)](https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2026_Agnes_Higgins_Award_Nomination_Form_and_List_of_Required_Attachments.pdf) - [March of Dimes Research Grants & Awards](https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/research/grants-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Courtney Dower | [cdower@marchofdimes.org](mailto:cdower@marchofdimes.org) | Research Grants Administrator | | Research Grants Support | [researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org](mailto:researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org) | General inquiries | ---

Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition

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