ASCEND WI Initiatives

There are many ways to participate in ASCEND WI, whether you are a: 

• Community Member
• Researcher, Academic, or Community Partner (Maternal Health Pilot Award Applications Open
• Early Career Researcher (2026-2028 Cohort Applications Open)
• Funding Partner or Grantmaker

​Reach out today to get connected to a project​

Email Our Team

Current Open Applications:

• Research Study: Currently or Recently Pregnant People
• Maternal Health Pilot Award
• 2026-2028 ENHANCE-M Cohort

Community Members

​Ways to participate:

• Partner with ASCEND WI on an initiative
• Donate to our community-based doulas
• Join a study

Interested in participating? Reach out today.

Researchers, Academics & Community Partners

Are you a researcher, academic, or community partner working in maternal health? Reach out today to connect about existing and upcoming opportunities to partner.

Current Opportunity (Rolling Submissions):
ASCEND WI Maternal Health Center of Excellence Maternal Health Pilot Award
Learn More: Request for Proposals

Early Career Researcher

ENHANCE-M 2026-2028 Cohort - Applications Now Open
Applications Due Monday, May 4th, 2026
View Our Flyer: Enhance-m_2026_recruitment_flyer.pdf
Apply Today: https://redcap.link/enhance-m_application

Cohort Schedule:
Cohort 1: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026
Cohort 2: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2028 
Cohort 3: September 1, 2028 – August 31, 2028​

Email Our Team

Funding Partners & Grantmakers

Interested in supporting the U54 team through grantmaking on behalf of a foundation or agency? Reach out to [email protected] today!
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