Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition Grant

Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: March Of Dimes Inc
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition recognizes outstanding contributions to research and clinical practice in maternal-fetal nutrition. This award, offered by March Of Dimes Inc, aims to honor individuals who have significantly improved maternal-fetal nutritional care over at least five years. By supporting research and education, the award promotes the importance of nutrition in achieving healthy pregnancies and preventing adverse outcomes for mothers and infants.

Overview

NOTE: Request a nomination form by email from Sr. Manager Research Grants and then submit it with all required attachments by deadline. Our Mission Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition The Agnes Higgins Award, which recognizes distinguished achievement in research, education or clinical services in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition. The Agnes Higgins Award offers one recipient a cash award not tied to any research aims. A pioneer in devising methods of nutritional assessment and counseling, Mrs. Higgins greatly advanced the understanding of healthy eating and nutrition as a crucial factor in healthy pregnancy and prevention of low birthweight. While science, technology and discovery in the maternal health field has progressed and researchers have begun asking ever more nuanced questions, nutrition remains at the forefront of a healthy pregnancy, with an increasing body of data pointing to its interconnectedness to maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as fetal and neonatal health. Areas of Research Maternal-fetal nutrition

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To apply for the Agnes Higgins Award:Candidates must have been widely involved in maternal-fetal nutrition through teaching, research and/or clinical practice for at least five years; Shown a demonstrable effect in raising the quality of maternal-fetal nutritional care through scholarly pursuits, research, education and/or practice; and Demonstrated an ability to apply maternal-fetal nutritional standards of practice and/or facilitate their implementation by others.Nominations are accepted from those in the field as well as previous Agnes Higgins awardees. Self-nominations are accepted.