March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize
Annual award honoring transformative research that advances scientific understanding of prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth to improve maternal and infant health.
Funder: March of Dimes
Due Dates: October 2, 2026: Nomination submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Cash award (amount not publicly specified); includes commemorative award and featured lecture at SRI Annual Meeting
Summary: Honors a leading scientist for transformative research advancing prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth science.
Key Information: No self-nominations; nominees cannot be current March of Dimes grantees or contractors.
Description
The March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding scientist whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth. The prize recognizes leaders in translational research whose discoveries have the potential to improve maternal and infant health. Recipients are honored with a cash award, a commemorative trophy, and are invited to deliver a featured lecture at the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) Annual Meeting.
