SRSF Career Development Award
The SRSF Career Development Award from the Sleep Research Society Foundation funds early career researchers advancing sleep and circadian science through mentored, innovative research projects.
Funder: Sleep Research Society Foundation
Due Dates: August 23, 2026 (Full application, Career Development Award) | January 23, 2020 (Special Topic: Sleep and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one year; up to four awards annually; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career researchers in sleep and circadian science to foster independence and innovative research.
Key Information: SRS membership required; applicants must be within 10 years of doctoral degree and have not received >$75k/year as PI/co-PI.
Description
The Sleep Research Society Foundation (SRSF) Career Development Award is a mentored funding opportunity designed to help early career investigators in sleep and circadian science transition to independent research careers. The award supports innovative projects that advance understanding of sleep, circadian rhythms, and related disorders. Up to four awards of $50,000 each are available annually, providing one year of support for promising proposals. The program aims to help recipients generate the skills, data, and training needed to successfully compete for future federal research funding.
