Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators
Supports mentored research by early career investigators in sleep and circadian science, focusing on idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or sleep apnea.
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 for a 1-year project; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports early career researchers with mentored projects in sleep and circadian science, focusing on idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or sleep apnea.
Description
This grant is intended to support early career investigators in launching independent research careers in sleep and circadian science. The program provides seed funding for mentored projects in basic, translational, clinical, or population research that address key unanswered questions in idiopathic hypersomnia, pediatric sleep, or the diagnosis, management, and treatment of sleep apnea. The grant emphasizes strong mentorship and career development, requiring applicants to work closely with experienced mentors. Recipients are expected to produce measurable research outcomes, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional meetings.
