Research grants

• March of Dimes research investments are vital to our mission.
• Research funding is available through three categories of grants.
• Interested candidates can submit their proposal.

How do I apply for a research grant?

Please refer to the Request For Proposals (RFP) for , the RFP for  and the RFP for  .

What is the deadline to apply for a research grant?

Letters of Intent for the March of Dimes Research Program are due annually on April 30 for possible funding to begin on the following June 1. Letters of Nomination for the Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Award Program are due annually on March 15 for possible funding to begin on the following February 1. Letters of Intent for the Prematurity Research Initiative Program are due annually on April 15 for possible funding to begin on the following March 1.

What is the term of a research grant?

March of Dimes Research Grants are usually awarded for 3 years. Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards are awarded for 2 years. Prematurity Research Initiative Grants are usually awarded for 3 years.

What is the amount of a research grant?

There is no set amount for a general March of Dimes Research Grant; however, the average grant is approximately $100,000 per year. Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards are $150,000 for 2 years. The average Prematurity Research Initiative Grant is approximately $145,000 per year.

What are the qualifications required to apply for a research grant?

All applicants must hold a recent faculty appointment at a not-for-profit institution, such as a university, hospital or research institution. U.S. citizenship is not required to apply for any March of Dimes Research Grant or Award.