Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: December 14, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET (Application) | March 12, 2027 (Selection notification by)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 for SLEEP 2027 travel and registration expenses
Summary: Supports medical students and residents attending SLEEP 2027 to advance their professional development in sleep medicine.
Key Information: Applicants must be AASM Student/Resident members enrolled in an eligible accredited U.S. medical school or residency program.
Description
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation offers this travel grant to support medical students and residents entering the sleep field. Supported by the foundation’s general funds, the award helps cover travel and registration expenses for SLEEP 2027. Its purpose is career development through meeting attendance, aligned with the foundation’s goal of investing in people, research, and communities to improve sleep health.
The program emphasizes a strong, early commitment to sleep medicine demonstrated through personal or educational experiences, patient care, or professional activities. Reviewers also consider whether applicants have a clear plan for using the meeting to strengthen their knowledge, skills, professional networks, and career growth.
