Young Investigators Research Forum
AASM Foundation’s Young Investigators Research Forum provides early career sleep researchers with mentorship, grantsmanship training, and networking to foster academic research careers.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application due date, projected)
Funding Amounts: Travel scholarship covering travel and lodging for the in-person forum; no direct research funding provided.
Summary: Supports early career investigators in sleep and circadian science through mentorship, grantsmanship training, and networking opportunities.
Key Information: For U.S.-based early career researchers within 10 years of terminal degree; not for those with major federal career development or independent awards.
Description
The Young Investigators Research Forum is a career development and research training program offered by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation. The program is designed for early career investigators in the fields of sleep and circadian science. It provides selected participants with mentorship, guidance on grantsmanship, exposure to funding agencies, and networking with senior investigators. The forum includes both virtual and in-person components, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities to refine research proposals and career plans. The primary aim is to help promising new investigators build successful careers in academic sleep research.
