At the Center for the Transition to Parenthood (CTtP), we believe that advancing perinatal care means investing in the ideas and organizations that move the field forward. Each year we award two (2) $50,000 awards for initiatives advancing science or intervention oriented to the public health mission of transforming the perinatal care ecosystem.
We accept proposals for:
- Research projects in areas such as the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), prenatal programming, and perinatal mental health services
- Community-based initiatives that improve perinatal care, with a focus on equity, access, and innovation
Applications will be reviewed by a CTtP national working group of clinicians, researchers, mental health experts, community practitioners, and advocates.
For Detailed Application Guidelines and FAQs, please visit our website.
For Technical Support with this Application Portal, please visit Submittable Submitter Support.
This is an annual opportunity so even if the timing is not right for you this year, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter and follow CTtP on LinkedIn to stay updated and hear about future funding rounds. If you were not successful during last year’s RFA cycle, we welcome you to apply again this year. If you have any questions, please email the Center for the Transition to Parenthood at: TTP@cumc.columbia.edu
2026-27 Annual CTtP Request for Applications (RFA)
Welcome! This form is for research projects in areas such as:
- Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)
- Prenatal programming
- Perinatal mental health services research
- Health services innovation in perinatal care
- Other innovative research advancing the perinatal care ecosystem
In addition to the administrative and contextual questions on the portal, you’ll need to upload:
- CV or Résumé (yours and key team members, if applicable)
- Project Proposal (2 pages max)
- Brief Project Summary (text field, max 1,500 characters)
- Video (OPTIONAL, up to 90 seconds)
- List of References (optional, 1 page max)
- Budget Narrative (optional, 1 page max)
Submit: All documents must be uploaded and form completed by September 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Questions? Email TTP@cumc.columbia.edu or review the FAQ on our website.
For technical questions regarding this applications portal, please visit Submittable Submitter Support.
2026-27 Annual CTtP Request for Applications (RFA)
Welcome! This form is for community-based initiatives that improve perinatal care, including:
- Community-based organization programs
- Clinical programs and health system initiatives
- Community health worker or doula training programs
- Programs addressing equity, access, or quality in perinatal care
- Technology or platforms developed with and for communities
- Implementation projects bringing evidence-based practices to community settings
In addition to the administrative and contextual questions on the portal, you’ll need to upload:
- CV or Résumé (yours and key team members, if applicable)
- Project Proposal (2 pages max)
- Brief Project Summary (text field, max 1,500 characters)
- Video (OPTIONAL, up to 90 seconds)
- Community Partnerships Summary (optional, 1 page max)
- Budget Narrative (optional, 1 page max)
Submit: All documents must be uploaded and form completed by September 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Questions? Email TTP@cumc.columbia.edu or review the FAQ on our website.
For technical questions regarding this applications portal, please visit Submittable Submitter Support.