Strategic Research Grant
This grant funds research to improve sleep disorder diagnosis, care, and health equity, focusing on gaps in clinical guidelines, technology, and practice innovation.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 (Category I, max 3 years) | Up to $100,000 (Category II, max 2 years) | Up to $50,000 (Category III, max 1 year)
Summary: Supports investigator-initiated, high-impact research to improve diagnosis, care, and health equity for sleep disorders, emphasizing clinical guideline gaps, technology, and practice innovation.
Key Information: Two-stage process: Letter of Intent required before full application; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Description
The Strategic Research Grant from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation) funds investigator-initiated research projects aimed at advancing patient-centered, cost-effective diagnosis and care for people with sleep disorders. The program specifically seeks studies that address gaps in knowledge identified in AASM clinical practice guidelines, promote the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based recommendations, and advance the AASM Strategic Plan goals, including areas such as sleep medicine awareness, practice success, and technology implementation.
Projects may also focus on research gaps in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The grant strongly encourages research that promotes health equity by addressing access to services, social determinants, and the inclusion of diverse populations. Funded research is expected to yield original contributions to the field, such as peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional meetings.
