Disaster Relief Fund
Seed funding for mentored early career research on Restless Leg Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Pediatric Sleep, or Sleep Apnea in sleep and circadian science.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: January 5, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for 1 year; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports early career investigators with mentored research in sleep and circadian science, focusing on select priority topics.
Key Information: Cycle 1 of 2026 is limited to projects on Restless Leg Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Pediatric Sleep, or Diagnosis/Management/Treatment of Sleep Apnea.
Description
This opportunity provides seed funding for early career investigators to conduct mentored research projects in basic, translational, clinical, or population sleep and circadian science. The grant aims to help junior investigators establish a track record of funding and advance their research careers. For the 2026 cycle, applications must address one of four priority areas: Restless Leg Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Pediatric Sleep, or Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Sleep Apnea. Projects must be mentored and are expected to lead to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
