Sleep Research Society Foundation Small Research Grant Program - American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
This grant provides seed funding for early career and trainee researchers to launch new sleep research studies and collect pilot data, supporting future larger grant applications and career growth in sleep medicine.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for 1 year; seed funding for early career sleep researchers and trainees.
Summary: Supports early career and trainee sleep researchers with small grants to launch new studies and advance research careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be SRS or AASM members and early career or trainee investigators.
Description
This program, a partnership between the Sleep Research Society Foundation and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation, provides seed funding to support research efforts of trainees and early career investigators in sleep research. The grant is intended for those who may lack institutional resources or a sustained record of external funding, enabling them to initiate new studies, collect pilot data, or develop proposals for larger grants (e.g., NIH K-awards). The funding is designed to foster both research and career development in the field of sleep medicine.
