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

October 2, 2026: Nomination submission deadline

Cash award (amount not publicly specified); includes commemorative award and featured lecture at SRI Annual Meeting

Honors a leading scientist for transformative research advancing prenatal development, pregnancy, and birth science.

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. --- ## Due Dates - October 2, 2026: Nomination submission deadline (nominations must be submitted via email attachment) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The award includes a cash prize (exact amount not publicly specified) and a physical commemorative award. - The recipient is also invited to give a President’s Talk at the SRI Annual Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be late-career, outstanding scientists who have made profound, translational advances in prenatal development, pregnancy, or birth research. - Nominees **cannot** be current or active March of Dimes grantees or contract holders. - Nominations must be submitted by another scientist; **self-nominations are not accepted**. - Nominees must be available to give a lecture at the Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Meeting (March 16-20, 2027, Glasgow, UK). --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted via email attachment to [researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org](mailto:researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org). - The nomination package must include (in this order): - Nominator’s information: name, title/affiliation, address, phone, email, signature - Candidate’s information: name, title/affiliation, address, phone, email - Candidate’s nomination form: - Curriculum vitae - 250-word narrative biographic sketch - 150-word statement describing impact on prenatal development and pregnancy research - Summary of scientific contributions on which the nomination is based --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are expected to attend key meetings related to their award, collaborate with other researchers and centers, and notify March of Dimes of relevant publications and presentations. - The award is internationally recognized, with several past recipients also being Nobel laureates. - Previous winners’ research has led to advances in gene imprinting, prenatal diagnostics, fetal surgery, and understanding environmental impacts on pregnancy. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize](https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/research/grants-awards/march-of-dimes-richard-b-johnston-jr-md-prize) - [March of Dimes Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/research/grants-awards) - [List of Previous Recipients (PDF)](https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/2026-Prize-Award-Recipients-Historical-List-rev-2025.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Email | Purpose | |------------|---------| | [researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org](mailto:researchgrantssupport@marchofdimes.org) | Submission of nomination packages and general inquiries | | [cdower@marchofdimes.org](mailto:cdower@marchofdimes.org) | Program questions | ---

March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize

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