[American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com)

October 2026

Minimum $1,500 cash prize, certificate, and complimentary Annual Meeting registration

Honors distinguished academic contributions to sleep medicine or sleep neurology, including recognition, cash prize, and a presentation at the AAN Annual Meeting.

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. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum $1,500 cash prize - Certificate of recognition - Complimentary registration for the AAN Annual Meeting --- ## Eligibility - Significant contributions to clinical or basic research in the neurology or neuroscience of sleep - More than 10 years since completion of the most recent training program - Academic rank of assistant professor or higher - Board certification in sleep medicine and AAN membership are **not** required - Industry employees are **not** eligible --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit: - Completed application form - Current curriculum vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, training, and bibliography - Letter from a colleague summarizing the applicant's body of work, including: - Relevant background material - Contextualization of research accomplishments - Assessment of impact on understanding of sleep disorders - Brief (max 200 words) summary of the major contribution to sleep research (note: this abstract will be ineligible for the AAN Scientific Program) **Nominations:** - Both self-applications and nominations are accepted. - Nominators complete the application form and select the nomination option; nominees will be contacted to upload their materials. --- ## Additional Information - Recipient is required to deliver a 20-minute presentation at a scientific session of the AAN Annual Meeting. - Applications are judged on CV, letter of support, research summary quality, and overall impact on the field, considering factors like scientific integrity, academic excellence, and mentorship legacy. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Sleep Science Award](https://www.aan.com/research/sleep-science-award) - [AAN Awards Search](https://www.aan.com/search/awards) - [AAN Account Creation/Login](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Additional Links | |---------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Katie Anderson, Scientific Education Program Manager | [science@aan.com](mailto:science@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

AAN Sleep Medicine Academic Contributions Award

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