Description

Discovery Research Grants are the premier funding mechanism from March of Dimes, aimed at established scientists with a track record of impactful research in maternal and infant health. These grants support ambitious, practical, and transformative translational research projects designed to significantly improve clinical care for pregnant people and babies. The program targets critical areas such as spontaneous preterm birth and cardiovascular health conditions developed or exacerbated during pregnancy, with the overarching goal of reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

Projects can involve human studies, research using human tissue, or population-level investigations. Multidisciplinary collaborations and innovative approaches, including the use of information and communications technology, are encouraged. Awardees are expected to actively participate in relevant meetings, collaborate with other centers or organizations, and share their research outcomes to amplify the impact of their work.