Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards support young physicians/scientists committed to March of Dimes’ mission to fight for the health of all moms and babies. Named in honor of our first chairman and president, this award includes a $150,000 grant for outstanding investigators just embarking on their independent research careers.
March of Dimes invites requests for applications for impactful research studies that will advance our translational understanding of, or lead to improved clinical treatment of, any serious medical conditions that affect the health of a woman’s pregnancy and/or mothers and newborns within the first year postpartum.
Applications focused on preterm birth and health equity are prioritized. All applications should clearly outline a path from discovery to functional studies to clinical translation. The eventual goal to cure or greatly mitigate conditions that adversely impact the health of pregnant women and newborns is required.
The award is $150,000 for two years, including 10 percent indirect costs to sponsoring institutions.
Deadline: June 30, 2022