AAN Sleep Medicine Academic Contributions Award
The AAN Sleep Science Award honors significant research achievements in sleep neurology or neuroscience, recognizing impactful contributions with a presentation at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,500 cash prize, certificate, and complimentary Annual Meeting registration
Summary: Honors distinguished academic contributions to sleep medicine or sleep neurology, including recognition, cash prize, and a presentation at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Recipient must deliver a 20-minute presentation at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Description
This award recognizes outstanding academic contributions to the field of sleep medicine by neurologists, or to the interface of sleep neurology by non-neurologists. Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Sleep Section, and endowed by Cephalon, Inc., the award highlights significant achievements in clinical or basic research related to sleep neurology or neuroscience. The recipient receives a certificate of recognition, a minimum $1,500 prize, complimentary registration to the AAN Annual Meeting, and is expected to deliver a 20-minute presentation based on their work during a scientific session.
