Trainee Investigator Award
This award honors exceptional research abstracts in sleep and circadian science by early-career investigators, supporting their professional growth and recognizing scientific excellence at the SLEEP annual meeting.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Nomination due date, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1st place: $1,000 | 3 honorable mentions: $500 each (one-time award)
Summary: Supports outstanding research abstracts by early-career sleep investigators to foster professional development in sleep medicine.
Description
This award recognizes outstanding research abstracts presented by early-career investigators at the SLEEP annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). Administered by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation), the program aims to encourage and nurture the professional growth of trainees and emerging researchers in sleep and circadian science. The award highlights exceptional research contributions and supports the next generation of leaders in the field.
