The March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize honors outstanding scientists who profoundly advance the science that underlies our understanding of pregnancy, parturition, and prenatal development. Created as a tribute to Dr. Jonas Salk shortly before his death in 1995, the Prize has been awarded annually since 1996. It’s now named in recognition of Dr. Johnston, former Medical Director of March of Dimes and Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado.
Deadline for Nominations: Sep. 15, 2025
Nominees are scientific leaders who have pioneered research to advance our understanding of prenatal development and pregnancy and parturition. March of Dimes looks for candidates whose work involves translational and impactful scientific discoveries that may lead to interventions or preventions that improve the health of moms and babies.