March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize
Forecasted
March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize recognizes late-career scientists for pioneering prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth discoveries that may improve maternal and infant health.
Funder: March of Dimes
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash prize and physical commemorative award
Summary: Recognizes late-career scientists whose pioneering discoveries advance prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth research and may improve maternal and infant health.
Key Information: Nominees cannot hold current or active March of Dimes grants or contracts; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize honors outstanding scientists who have profoundly advanced understanding of prenatal development, pregnancy, and parturition. Rather than funding a defined research project, it recognizes pioneering scientific contributions and a sustained commitment to translational research. March of Dimes seeks discoveries with the potential to lead to interventions or prevention strategies that improve the health of mothers and babies.
Created as a tribute to Dr. Jonas Salk shortly before his death in 1995, the prize has been awarded annually since 1996. It now bears the name of Dr. Johnston, March of Dimes Medical Director when the prize began. The recipient receives the award at the Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Meeting and delivers a lecture.
