Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators
This grant supports early career researchers in sleep and circadian science by funding projects aimed at strengthening resubmissions of unfunded, mentored federal career development grants.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 | January 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for one year; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Provides bridge funding for early career sleep and circadian researchers to revise and resubmit unfunded mentored federal career development grant applications.
Key Information: Applicants must have an unfunded, peer-reviewed federal career development application and a qualified research mentor.
Description
This grant offers “bridge” funding to promising early career investigators in the fields of sleep and circadian science who are at a pivotal point in their careers. The support is intended for those who have submitted, but not received, funding for a mentored, federal career development grant (such as NIH K-series or VA CDA awards) and intend to revise and resubmit their application. The funding aims to provide the time and resources needed to strengthen resubmissions, ensuring continued engagement and advancement in sleep research. Projects must address significant unanswered scientific questions related to sleep, circadian science, sleep disorders, or sleep health, and must be conducted under the guidance of a qualified research mentor or mentoring team.
