Physician Scientist Training Grant
Supports early-career physician-scientists in mentored research to advance sleep and circadian science, requiring impactful studies and strong mentorship for future research competitiveness.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per grant; project duration is 2 years; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists in mentored research advancing sleep and circadian science.
Key Information: Applicants must have an MD/DO (or equivalent), be within 10 years of training or first faculty appointment, and not have received independent research funding >$250,000.
Description
This grant provides early-career physician-scientists with protected time and support to conduct mentored research projects in sleep and circadian science, sleep disorders, or sleep health. The aim is to help recipients develop research skills, produce impactful findings, and become competitive for larger research awards. Projects must address significant, unanswered scientific questions in the field. Mentorship is a core requirement, with applicants needing to identify a primary mentor and, if needed, a multidisciplinary mentoring team. Deliverables include peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional conferences, particularly the SLEEP meeting.
