March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize
This award honors late-career scientists for groundbreaking translational research that advances understanding of pregnancy, parturition, and prenatal development.
Funder: March of Dimes
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash prize (previous cycles: $150,000), commemorative award, and lecture invitation at the SRI Annual Meeting
Summary: Recognizes outstanding scientists whose translational research has advanced understanding of pregnancy, parturition, and prenatal development.
Key Information: No self-nominations; nominees cannot hold active March of Dimes grants/contracts.
Description
This prestigious annual award honors late-career scientists who have made profound, translational contributions to the science of pregnancy, parturition, and prenatal development. Established in 1995 as a tribute to Dr. Jonas Salk and named for Dr. Richard B. Johnston, Jr., the prize celebrates research with significant impact on maternal and infant health. Recipients receive a cash prize, a commemorative award, and are invited to deliver a lecture at the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) Annual Meeting. The award has a notable legacy, with several recipients subsequently earning Nobel Prizes.
