Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators
This grant funds mentored research by early career investigators on idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, aiming to advance sleep and circadian science.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant for a one-year project; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports early career investigators with mentored research projects in idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or sleep apnea diagnosis/treatment.
Key Information: Applicants must work with a research mentor and be within 10 years of terminal/clinical training.
Description
This grant provides seed funding for early career researchers committed to basic, translational, clinical, or population sleep and circadian science. The focus is on mentored research projects that address critical unanswered questions in one of three priority areas: idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or the diagnosis, management, and treatment of sleep apnea. The program aims to help junior investigators establish a track record of research funding and publication, with strong emphasis on mentorship and career development. Deliverables include publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at professional meetings.
