March of DMarch of Dimes Foundation (MDF): preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality) - Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award – nominationsimes Foundation (MDF): preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality - LOI

This award is designed to support young scientists just embarking on their independent research careers, with research interests that are consonant with those of the March of Dimes’ mission. Projects have relevance, interpreted broadly, to include fundamental cell biology (embryogenesis, cell lineage, and differentiation), genetics and genomics, fundamental cellular and clinical pathogenesis of disorders of importance to mothers and infants, biomedical engineering and imaging, and social and behavioral aspects. $150,000 for 2 yrs.
http://www.marchofdimes.org/research/research-grants.aspx