Maternal peripartum stress: A new consensus-based definition Click here to access the paper
Maternal prenatal stress and its neuropsychological sequelae in infants and mother–infant dyadic quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Maternal prenatal stress and its neuropsychological sequelae in infants and mother–infant dyadic quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Click here to access the protocol
WG 4. SG 3 – Instruments for assessing parent-infant relationships: a scoping review protocol
WORKING GROUP 4 – SG 3. Instruments for assessing parent-infant relationships: a scoping review protocol Click here to access the protocol
A curated selection of abstract from papers presented at 1st International TREASURE Conference (COST Action 22114)
A curated selection of abstracts from papers presented at 1st International TREASURE Conference (COST Action 22114) Click here to access the publication
WG 4. SG 3 – Collaborative development of a scoping review protocol to map instruments assessing the parent–infant relationship: An International Initiative from COST Action TREASURE
WORKING GROUP 4 – SG 3. Collaborative development of a scoping review protocol to map instruments assessing the parent–infant relationship: An International Initiative from COST Action TREASURE Click here to access the protocol
2nd Training School – “Perinatal Stress and Brain Function: Mechanisms, Measurement, and Translational Interventions”
Perinatal Stress and Brain Function: Mechanisms, Measurement, and Translational Interventions 7-10 July 2026 (in-person attendance only) Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences University of Coimbra, Portugal Important Dates Opening date for application 8 April 2026 Deadline for applications 17 April 2026You will be informed of the outcome of the application shortly after, in any case 1 May 2026 Location What are Training Schools? Since COST’s priority is enhancing research collaboration where ideas and people can grow without borders, Training Schools aim to facilitate capacity building on a topic relevant to the respective COST Action theme through intensive training on a new emerging subject. Training Schools Grants support intensive training on a new or emerging subject for PhD students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from participating Inclusiveness Target Countries’ (ITC)[1]. Training Schools aim to facilitatecapacity building on a topic relevant to the respective COST Action theme through intensive training on a new or emerging subject. Participants will be expected to attend and participate in the Training School during the four days. They will be given the opportunity to present and discuss their work and network with other ECRs, the Training School trainers,mentors, and the members of the TREASURE COST Action. Training Schools serve to help the Action achieve their MoU Objectives and deliver impact with regard to: Capacity Building: Allowing COST Actions to train researchers and innovators in highly specialized topics essential for the Action. They are the tool for transferring know-how among all types of actors and building interdisciplinary expertise. Research Coordination: Training Schools can also be used for reaching specific results (e.g., data collection or analysis, training on methodologies developed by the Action) in support of the objectives of the COST Action. Training Schools benefit to: Trainers: Networking with colleagues and the next generation of researchers working in the same area. Setting the “standard” and/or shaping new and emerging areas of knowledge. Developing and improving their own teaching materials. Trainees: Meeting and networking with peers and leaders of the area, and building the next generation of researchers. Getting critical knowledge and skills to deepen their own research. Creating potential for career opportunities. How to participate Training Schools Grants are open to all participants. Still, priority will be given to PhD students and early career researchers with a primary affiliation in an institution located in an ITC. Clinicians are also welcome. Please make sure to read the evaluation criteria beforehand and then complete the application form below. Evaluation Criteria Trainers Almudena Duque – Pontifical University of Salamanca. Ana Conde – RISE‑Health, Hospital da Luz Vila Real. Ana Ganho Ávila Costa -University of Coimbra – Local. Livio Provenzi – University of Pavia. Monica Sobral – University of Coimbra – Local. Vera Mateus – University of Coimbra – Local. Xue Guo – University Medical Center Göttingen.
Second Call for Hosting a Training School
Second Call for Hosting a Training School Second Call for Hosting a Training School COST Action Maternal Perinatal Stress and Adverse Outcomes in the Offspring: Maximising infants’ development (TREASURE) Applications for hosting a Training School will be open from February 25 to March 11, 2026. The selected Training School must take place between May 20 – July 15, 2026. 1. TS AND TREASURE This is the second call for hosting a Training School (TS) funded by Cost Action CA22114. TS aims to facilitate capacity building on maternal perinatal stress and adverse outcomes in the offspring by allowing COST Actions to train researchers and innovators in such a highly specialized topic essential for the TREASURE COST Action. TS can also be used to achieve specific results (e.g., data collection or analysis, training on methodologies developed by the Action) in support of the objectives of the TREASURE COST Action. TREASURE is a four-year COST ACTION that started on 09/11/2023. The main goal is to address the effect of maternal stress on infant health in the short and long term. The activities in TREASURE are structured in six Working Groups (WGs). Details on the content and goals of each WG are available in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22114/ WHAT IS TREASURE? TREASURE is a four-year COST ACTION that started on 09/11/2023. The main goal is to address the effect of maternal stress on infant health in the short and long term. The activities in TREASURE are structured in six Working Groups (WGs). Details on the content and goals of each WG are available in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22114/ 2. APPLICATION When organizing Training Schools, the following conditions shall be respected: The Training School shall have COST Action scientific and networking objectives as its main focus. The COST Action also must be one of the primary organizers of the Training School. For co-organized Training Schools, the same conditions should be fulfilled for co-organized events (see Co-location and Co-organization of Action events, p. 78 Ann. rules). The Training School program shall incorporate theoretical and practical components. The COST Action should be clearly promoted on all dissemination channels, namely the official website of the COST Action and event, brochures, and all training material. The Training School is recommended to last a minimum of 3 days. A ratio of at least 3 Trainees to 1 Trainer is recommended. Trainer, Trainee, and Local Organizer(s) must be COST members. Training Schools should be delivered in presence. However, the host institution may allocate a limited number of seats for virtual participation, subject to approval by the Action MC. TREASURE COST Action has an available budget for supporting the TS (i.e., travel and daily allowance costs of trainers and trainees). IMPORTANT. The present TS must be delivered by July 15, 2026. 3. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS COST members who are interested in applying to host the TS must send a letter mentioning the location and explaining the proposed topic of the TS, how it aligns with TREASURE’s aims, the program draft, and the proposed dates, trainers and number of trainees to Dr. Nicola Carone (Training School and Workshop Coordinator; nicola.carone@uniroma2.it) and Dr. Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez (Action Chair; rcg477@ugr.es). The application deadline is March 11, 2026. Applications will be forwarded to the Training School Committee, who will evaluate all submitted applications in the context of their compatibility and relevance with the Action topic. Applicants will be informed of the Training School Committee’s decision by two weeks from the closure date of the call (March 25). If necessary, adjustments to the program and trainers will be made in coordination with the Committee. For any other aspect not explicitly mentioned here about Training Schools, please refer to ANNOTATED RULES FOR COST ACTIONS (p. 75). 4. EVALUATION CRITERIA Each proposal will be rated by the Training School Committee of the Action, and an evaluation score will be assigned based on its relevance to TREASURE, the feasibility of the proposed TS (e.g., dates, duration), and scientific profiles of proposed Trainers and sustainability of the proposed location in relation to TREASURE COST Action focus (see Annex 1). The selection will follow the COST policies on inclusiveness (gender, age, geography), as indicated in the “ANNOTATED RULES FOR COST ACTIONS” document. The Action Chair and the Grant Awarding Coordinator will approve the final ranking. Evaluation Criteria Training School Application Form
Second Call for ITC Conference Grant
Second Call for ITC CONFERENCE GRANT Second Call for ITC CONFERENCE GRANT of COST Action Maternal Perinatal Stress and Adverse Outcomes in the Offspring: Maximising infants’ development (TREASURE) The call for Applicants will be open from the 30th of January until the 13th of February 2026 for Conference ending before 1st October 2026 1. WHAT IS AN ITC CONFERENCE GRANT? ITC Conference grant aim at supporting Researchers affiliated in an Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) or Near Neighbor Country (NNC) to attend and present their work in conferences not organized by the COST. The conference can take place anywhere in the world. This grant supports the objectives of the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy. WHAT IS TREASURE? TREASURE is a four-year COST ACTION that started on 09/11/2023. The main goal is to address the effect of maternal stress on infant health in the short and long term. The activities in TREASURE are structured in six Working Groups (WGs). Details on the content and goals of each WG are available in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22114/ 2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT This is the second call for ITC Conference grant funded by Cost Action CA22114. TREASURE is offering two ITC Conference grants. Up to a total of EUR 1,000.00 can be awarded to the selected applicants for face-to-face conferences, or EUR 500 for online conferences. The grant is intended to provide a contribution for travelling, accommodation and subsistence, registration fee and general expenses. It may therefore not cover all the costs associated to the mission. Please note that the awarded grant will be paid only after attendance at the conference. 3. WHO CAN APPLY? ITC Conference grant funds an oral presentation of their own work within the scope of the Action by an Action Participant affiliated to a legal entity located in an Inclusiveness Target Country/Near Neighbor Country in a high-level conference fully organized entirely by a third party, i.e. not organized nor co-organized by the COST Action. Note: Applicants who have previously received ITC funding are not eligible. Scholarships will only be awarded to past ITC beneficiaries if there are not enough new eligible candidates. IMPORTANT: Conferences must be completed by October 1st, 2026. 4. OBJECTIVES OF ITC CONFERENCE GRANTS Serve COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy Supports Young Action Participant affiliated to a legal entity located in an Inclusiveness Target Countries/ Near Neighbor Countries to establish a strong network and increase their visibility in the research community through sharing their work and to gain knowledge. Contribute to increasing visibility of the Action. 5. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications for ITC Conference Grants are managed through the e-COST management tool (https://e-services.cost.eu/user/login). The applicants will complete the information on the website and upload the following documents: To be filled in e-COST: Title of the presentation Conference title, date (within the active Grant Period, i.e.no overlap across two consecutive Grant Periods) and country. Budget requested. Attendance Type (face to face or online). To be uploaded to e-COST: Application form (template available on e-COST https://www.cost.eu/ITCG-application-template ) describing: Relevance of the conference topic to the Action and Motivation describing the potential for impact on the applicant’s career. Copy of the abstract of the accepted oral presentation focused on promoting the scientific achievements and activities being performed by the TREASURE COST Action. Acceptance (or invitation) letter from the conference organizers CV of the applicant This information will be visible to the holders of leadership positions and any evaluation committees in the Action for evaluation purposes. In the application, the applicant must describe the relevance of the conference topic to the Action and the motivation, describing the potential for impact on the applicant’s career. Moreover, applicants for ITC Conference Grants should provide clear evidence of how attending the conference will help them to build a strong network and increase their visibility in the research community through sharing their work and gaining knowledge. We will also aim at achieving a balance of granted ITC Conference Grants among the different Working Groups. Once the ITC Conference Grant has ended, the grantee must submit the following documentations: Report to the Action MC on the outcome of the presentation of the accepted contribution, in terms of grantee’s visibility, including the establishment of new contacts for future collaborations. https://www.cost.eu/ITCG-report-template The certificate of attendance. The programme of the conference or book of abstracts/proceedings indicating the oral presentation of the grantee. Copy of the given oral presentation. The documentation needs to be submitted within 30 days after the end date of the Conference. It is noted that if the applicant does not submit the required report on time, the grant is cancelled. For further details, the applicant may visit the Annotated Rules. For additional information on the submission via the e-COST system, applicants may visit the Grant Awarding User Guide. GRANT AWARDING CRITERIA
First Call for YRI CONFERENCE GRANT
First Call for YRI CONFERENCE GRANT First Call for YRI CONFERENCE GRANT of COST Action Maternal Perinatal Stress and Adverse Outcomes in the Offspring: Maximising infants’ development (TREASURE) The call for Applicants will be open from the 30th of January until the 13th of February 2026 for Conference ending before 1st October 2026 1. WHAT IS AN YRI CONFERENCE GRANT? YRI Conference grant funds a presentation (poster/oral) of their own work within the scope of the Action by a Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) in a high-level conference fully organized by a third party, i.e. not organized nor co-organized by the COST Action. The conference can take place anywhere in the world. WHAT IS TREASURE? TREASURE is a four-year COST ACTION that started on 09/11/2023. The main goal is to address the effect of maternal stress on infant health in the short and long term. The activities in TREASURE are structured in six Working Groups (WGs). Details on the content and goals of each WG are available in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22114/ 2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT This is the first call for YRI Conference grant funded by Cost Action CA22114. TREASURE is offering three YRI Conference Grants. Up to a total of EUR 1,000.00 can be awarded to the selected applicants for face-to-face conferences, or EUR 500 for online conferences. The grant is intended to provide a contribution for travelling, accommodation and subsistence, registration fee and general expenses. It may therefore not cover all the costs associated to the mission. Please note that the awarded grant will be paid only after attendance at the conference. 3. WHO CAN APPLY? YRI Conference grant funds an oral or poster presentation of their own work within the scope of the Action by a Younger Researcher and Innovator (COST Action members under 40 years of age) in a high-level conference fully organized entirely by a third party, i.e. not organized nor co-organized by the COST Action. IMPORTANT: Conferences must be completed by October 1st, 2026. 4. OBJECTIVES OF YRI CONFERENCE GRANTS • Serve COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy. • Supports Young Researcher and Innovator to establish a strong network and increase their visibility in the research community through sharing their work and to gain knowledge. • Contribute to increasing visibility of the Action. 5. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications for YRI Conference Grants are managed through the e-COST management tool (https://e-services.cost.eu/user/login). The applicants will complete the information on the website and upload the following documents: To be filled in e-COST: Title of the presentation Conference title, date (within the active Grant Period, i.e.no overlap across two consecutive Grant Periods) and country. Budget requested. Attendance Type (face to face or online). To be uploaded to e-COST: Application form (template available on e-COST. (https://www.cost.eu/YRICG-application-template) describing: Relevance of the conference topic to the Action and Motivation describing the potential for impact on the applicant’s career. Copy of the abstract of the accepted poster or oral presentation focused on promoting the scientific achievements and activities being performed by the TREASURE COST Action. Acceptance (or invitation) letter from the conference organizers CV of the applicant This information will be visible to the holders of leadership positions and any evaluation committees in the Action for evaluation purposes. In the application, the applicant must describe the relevance of the conference topic to the Action and the motivation, describing the potential for impact on the applicant’s career. Moreover, applicants for YRI Conference Grants should provide clear evidence of how attending the conference will help them to build a strong network and increase their visibility in the research community through sharing their work and gaining knowledge. We will also aim at achieving a balance of granted YRI Conference Grants among the different Working Groups. Once the YRI Conference Grant has ended, the grantee must submit the following documentations: Report to the Action MC on the outcome of the presentation of the accepted contribution, in terms of grantee’s visibility, including the establishment of new contacts for future collaborations. https://www.cost.eu/YRICG-report-template. The certificate of attendance. The programme of the conference or book of abstracts/proceedings indicating the presentation (oral or poster) of the grantee. The documentation needs to be submitted within 30 days after the end date of the Conference. It is noted that if the applicant does not submit the required report on time, the grant is cancelled. For further details, the applicant may visit the Annotated Rules. For additional information on the submission via the e-COST system, applicants may visit the Grant Awarding User Guide. GRANT AWARDING CRITERIA
Workshop – Bringing Research and Lived Experience: Patient and Public Involvement in Perinatal Health Research
Workshop – Bringing Research and Lived Experience: Patient and Public Involvement in Perinatal Health Research Type Online Dates 04/02/2026 Schedule 14.10h – 14.50h CET If you are interested in attending this workshop, please fill in the following contact form: IMPORTANT: You must join in our COST Action to receive an official invitation for the Workshop. Apply here to join your Working Groups of interest. Name Surname Affilation Email Reason why you wish to attend this workshop
