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Discovery Research Grants (March of Dimes)

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Agency: March of Dimes
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Established scientists with a history of published work in the maternal and infant health and related fields, with inquiries that have the power to drastically improve pregnancy and birth outcomes across the U.

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These grants are awarded to seasoned researchers seeking to make consequential translational discoveries that will drastically alter clinical care for pregnant people and babies, whether through evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, or intervention.

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Established scientists with a history of published work in the maternal and infant health and related fields, with inquiries that have the power to drastically improve pregnancy and birth outcomes across the U.

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