Be the Difference: Specialize in Perinatal Mental Health

Apply for a Project TEACH scholarship, become a specialist and advance perinatal mental health in New York State

There's a shortage of clinicians and health care professionals trained in perinatal mental health. Project TEACH scholarships help New York State practitioners strengthen their expertise through national training/certification programs. Learn more about these programs and apply now to be a part of the movement to transform perinatal care across the state!

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Postpartum Support International (PSI): Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program (PMH-C)

For New York State Medical and Mental Health Professionals

The Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) is a professional credential offered by Postpartum Support International (PSI). Clinicians with PMH-C designation have acquired specialized perinatal mental health education and passed a national certification exam. It signifies they possess the competency to best support individuals, their partners and families experiencing perinatal mental health disorders. This Project TEACH scholarship aims to encourage NYS clinicians to pursue certification and reduce financial barriers to certification in perinatal mental health.

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This credential is obtained by completing coursework which is approved for CEs, CNEs, and CMEs, and passing a standardized examination. To earn the PMH-C, candidates must:

  1. Meet eligibility requirements
    • Hold an active professional license or credential (based on PSI track requirements).
    • Have relevant clinical experience in perinatal mental health.
  2. Complete required training
    • One 14-hour foundational certificate course in perinatal mental health.
    • Six hours of track-specific advanced training.
      • Note: The Project TEACH Maternal Mental Health “Foundations” training is recognized by PSI as advanced training.
  3. Apply and sit for the PMH-C exam
    • Submit an application to PSI.
    • Pass the PMH-C certification exam:
      The PMH-C certification exam is offered virtually or in-person through Pearson VUE testing centers, which are located throughout the U.S.

If awarded, the Project TEACH scholarship will reimburse up to $2,000 to offset costs associated with the following steps in obtaining their PMH-C:

  • One 14-hour certificate course (required to sit for exam)
  • Track-specific advanced training (required to sit for exam)
  • The PMH-C exam (reimbursement will be provided for a maximum of two attempts)

Note: Any additional costs (e.g., travel, CME, certification maintenance) are the responsibility of the awardee.

Applicants must:

  • Be eligible to register for the PMH-C certification exam or have passed the PMH-C exam within 6 months of the scholarship application
  • Be a New York State-based professional
  • Have at least 2 years of experience working with the perinatal population
  • Work in one of the eligible fields:
    • Mental Health / Psychotherapy - individuals licensed to provide psychotherapy in New York state including PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LMHC and LCSW
    • Psychopharmacology
    • Affiliated Professions - Peer Supporters/Peer Specialists, Nurses, Doulas, Lactation, Support Group Leaders, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dietitians, Community Health Workers, Speech Therapists, and others

Step 1

In order to apply for this scholarship, you must complete all PSI-required coursework in your learning track to be eligible to sit for the PMH-C exam. You will need to submit to Project TEACH proof of registration for or proof of completion of the PMH-C exam within the past 6 months. You may find details of PMH-C required coursework and the certification process at the PSI website: https://postpartum.net/professionals/certification/

Step 2

Complete and submit your Project TEACH PSI Scholarship application at /psi-scholarship-form/

The PSI coursework and exams are available throughout the year. The Project TEACH PSI Scholarship applications are accepted and reviewed during three open enrollment periods. Applicants who are not selected in the current application period may be considered in the remaining 2026 applications cycles.

Scholarship Open Application Periods:

Round 1: March 1 - April 30

Award notifications by May 30

Round 2: May 15 - July 15

Award notifications by August 15

Round 3: August 1 - October 1

Award notifications by November 1

Project TEACH will award 30-40 scholarships per year. Applicants who are not selected in one round may be considered in the next.

There are two reimbursement options for scholarship awardees.

  1. One payment. Awardees can submit receipts for reimbursement all at once after they pass the PMH-C exam.
  2. Two payments. The first payment will reimburse the cost of coursework that was required to register for the PMH-C exam. The second payment will reimburse the costs of the exam once proof of certification (passing) is provided.

Required reimbursement paperwork includes:

  • Proof of PMH-C exam registration (if requesting two payments)
  • Proof of PMH-C exam completion
  • Receipts for course and/or exam expenses
  • A W9 (will be provided to awardees)

This paperwork must be submitted within six months of being notified of the scholarship award and within 3 months of the final exam date.

Once documentation is received, then reimbursement checks will be sent within 60 days.

For more information about the PMH-C courses and process:

For questions about the Project TEACH scholarship, please email scholarships@ProjectTEACHny.org

National Curriculum for Reproductive Psychiatry (NCRP) Intensive Practicum

A 3-day Women's Mental Health Intensive Practicum

The NCRP provides comprehensive education to prescribers on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders related to reproductive events, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. This program addresses the significant gap in training regarding women's reproductive mental health needs. Annually, Project TEACH will fund up to 5 NCRP scholarships ($5,000 each).

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This year's scholarship process has ended.
Please check back in September 2026 for information about the next application period.

Step 1:

Applicants should first register with NCRP according to their deadlines/registration process.

Step 2:

Submit your Project TEACH NCRP Scholarship application by December 15, 2025.

IMPORTANT: Both steps, and all documentation must be completed and submitted to be considered for the scholarship.

The NCRP Intensive Practicum is a 3-day, in-person training program that is offered one time each year. While a national board-certified reproductive psychiatry fellowship training program does not yet exist, participating in the NCRP Intensive Practicum in collaboration with a Project TEACH scholarship, includes:

  • One in-person NCRP Intensive Practicum that provides AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, ANCC, and AAPA Category 1 CME (up to 23 credits)
  • One NCRP written knowledge exam to be taken at the completion of the NCRP Intensive Practicum
  • Participants who attend NCRP Intensive and successfully complete the examination will be eligible to enroll in a bi-weekly, year-long, expert-led peer supervision group for ongoing discussion of reproductive psychiatry cases
  • One NCRP Expert Clinician Certification Exam (administered virtually and at a time separate from the Intensive Practicum) Longitudinal no-cost monthly phone consultation with Project TEACH perinatal psychiatry and psychology faculty for as long as the awardee benefits from phone consultation and practices in NYS
  • Ongoing, no-cost consultation with Project TEACH perinatal mental health faculty

Offered one time each year, the 2026 in-person practicum will be held on:

  • Dates: February 22-25, 2026
  • Location: The Rizzo Center, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Schedule: Starts Sunday at 8:00 AM and ends Wednesday at 12:00 PM

The Project TEACH NCRP scholarships are available to New York State (NYS) prescribers (MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM) who are interested in participating in an intensive reproductive psychiatry training program so to better serve the psychiatric needs of individuals across the reproductive lifespan (e.g. menses through menopause).

The scholarship provides financial support for prescribers to attend the National Curriculum for Reproductive Psychiatry (NCRP) Intensive Practicum, a 3-day women's mental health training program, and become an expert clinician in perinatal mental health by passing the NYRP Expert Clinician Certification Exam.

Up to 5 scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually.

Designed to help defray the costs associated with the practicum, each scholarship includes:

  • $4,000 initial funding to cover costs related to:
    • NCRP Intensive Practicum, in-person training registration
    • Year-long peer supervision group
    • Travel (hotel, transportation, etc.)
  • $1,000 final reimbursement after successfully passing the NCRP Expert Clinician Certification Exam

NOTE: Proof of practicum completion and certification must be submitted within 3 months of each milestone for reimbursement.

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a prescriber practicing in New York State (MD, DO, NP, PA, or CNM)
  • Have an interest in reproductive psychiatry
  • Be committed to improving psychiatric care across the reproductive lifespan (from menses through menopause)
  • Applicants should first register with NCRP according to their deadlines/registration process.
  • Submit your Project TEACH NCRP Scholarship application by December 15, 2025.

Both steps, and all documentation must be completed and submitted to be considered for the scholarship.

For questions regarding the scholarship or its application, please call the Project TEACH information phoneline at 716-878-2454 or email info@projectteachny.org.

The scholarship application deadline is December 15, 2025.

Applicants will be notified of the scholarship determination by January 1, 2026. Applicants with unsuccessful applications may re-apply in subsequent years. Scholarship awardees are not eligible for further Project TEACH scholarships. Awards cannot be made to support previous trainings or certifications.

No. While the learning from the practicum extends throughout the year, participation in the 2026 NCRP Intensive Practicum class is only offered once-a-year and it begins with in-person event.

Awardees are expected to:

  • Complete the knowledge exam
  • Participate in the year-long peer supervision group
  • Sit for the Expert Clinician Certification Exam
  • Submit proof of completion and certification for final reimbursement

Additionally, they may receive long-term phone consultation from Project TEACH faculty while practicing in NYS.

Selection and NCRP/PSI Scholarship Award Process:

You will receive notification that your application has been received. If you don't receive this confirmation, write to: Scholarships@ProjectTEACHny.org

All applications and decisions about scholarships are confidential and final. Decisions are made by the Project TEACH scholarship committee.

All applicants are encouraged to take advantage of Project TEACH’s no-cost in-person and virtual perinatal mental health trainings and phone consultation, available to all NYS-based prescribers, clinicians and allied health professionals. Learn about our trainings here: https://projectteachny.org/education/. No-cost CME and CEU are available, and most of our trainings are available as enduring learning materials. Learn about our no-cost phone consultations here: https://projectteachny.org/consultation/.