[American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation](https://foundation.aasm.org)

January 5, 2026

Up to $100,000 for a 1-year project; indirect costs capped at 8%.

Provides bridge funding and mentorship for early career sleep and circadian science researchers revising and resubmitting previously unfunded federal career development grant applications.

--- ## Description This grant supports early career investigators in sleep and circadian science at a critical career juncture, specifically those preparing to revise and resubmit previously unfunded mentored federal career development grant applications (e.g., NIH K-series, VA CDA). The award provides up to $100,000 for one year, enabling recipients to strengthen their proposals and maintain engagement in sleep research. Funded projects must address significant unanswered questions related to sleep, circadian science, sleep disorders, or sleep health, and applicants are required to work with a qualified mentor or mentoring team. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: January 5, 2026 (by 11:59 pm ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $100,000 per grant - Project duration: 1 year - Indirect costs: Capped at 8% - Payment schedule: 90% upon contract execution; 10% upon receipt and approval of final report (alternate schedules possible with justification) --- ## Eligibility ### Eligible Applicants - Individuals with an MD, DO, DDS, DMD, DNP, DNSc, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent professional degree. - Investigators who have applied for a multi-year mentored career development grant from NIH, VA, or another federal agency in sleep/circadian science that was peer-reviewed but not funded, and who plan to resubmit. - International applicants are eligible if their institution can accept funds in U.S. dollars. ### Ineligible Applicants - Those who have received independent research funding >$250,000 (not including postdoc/fellowship/training grants primarily covering salary, e.g., NRSA). - Current or former PIs on an AASM Foundation Bridge to Success Grant for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators. - Individuals with a financial conflict of interest related to the proposed work. - Current AASM or AASM Foundation Board members (and for 1 year post-term). - Entities in countries subject to U.S. OFAC sanctions. --- ## Application Process - Register and apply via the [AASM Foundation Online Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aasmf). - Required documents: - Unfunded, mentored federal career development grant application - Reviewer critiques and, if available, priority score and summary statement - Response to reviewer critiques - Resubmission plan specifying the grant program, deadline, and eligibility - Mentor or mentoring team identified (primary mentor required) - Download the [application template](https://foundation.aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Bridge-to-Success-Grant-for-Early-Career-Investigators-Application-Template.docx) for guidance. - See the [AASM Foundation Application User Guide](https://foundation.aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/AASM-Foundation-Application-User-Guide.pdf) for step-by-step instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Progress reports required every six months; final report due within 90 days of award completion. - IRB/IACUC approval required prior to contract execution if using human/animal subjects. - Deliverables include resubmission of the revised federal career development grant, addressing the original aims, and dissemination of research (e.g., peer-reviewed publication, APSS SLEEP meeting abstract). - Proposals with budgetary or scientific overlap with other grants must disclose and address overlap. - Failure to comply with reporting or overlap policies may result in grant termination and ineligibility for future funding. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full details](https://foundation.aasm.org/bridge-success-award-early-investigators/) - [Request for Applications (RFA)](https://foundation.aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/2026-Bridge-to-Success-Grant-for-Early-Career-Investigators-Cycle-1-RFA.pdf) - [Application Template Download](https://foundation.aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Bridge-to-Success-Grant-for-Early-Career-Investigators-Application-Template.docx) - [AASM Foundation Application User Guide](https://foundation.aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/AASM-Foundation-Application-User-Guide.pdf) - [FAQ](https://foundation.aasm.org/award-programs/faq/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [foundation@aasm.org](mailto:foundation@aasm.org) \| [(630) 737-9700](tel:6307379700) | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://foundation.aasm.org/contact-us) |

Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators - American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation

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