Research Mentor Award Grant

Research Mentor Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The AASM Foundation Research Mentor Award recognizes outstanding mentors in sleep and circadian research, promoting the development of early-career researchers such as undergraduates and junior faculty. Awardees receive $500 to support their efforts in guiding the next generation of scientists. This prestigious award highlights the Foundation's commitment to advancing sleep science and fostering mentorship in the field, ensuring that emerging researchers have strong leadership and support as they embark on their research careers.

Overview

The AASM Foundation is dedicated to advancing sleep science and fostering the next generation of sleep and circadian researchers. The AASM Foundation Research Mentor Award honors exemplary individuals for their efforts and leadership in developing early career researchers, including undergraduates, graduates, post-doctoral trainees, and junior faculty who develop research careers in sleep and circadian science. The Research Mentor Award provides $500 to each selected award recipient. This AASM Foundation award is supported by AASM Foundation general funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The following individuals are eligible to self-nominate or be nominated: Active sleep/circadian science mentor for at least 10 years, with a minimum rank of Associate Professor or equivalent, or responsibility for multiple funded research projects with evidence of sustainability. Examples include but are not limited to: Research Director, Senior Scientist, Professor, Department/Division Chair.

Ineligibility

The following individuals are NOT eligible to self-nominate or be nominated: Current AASM and AASM Foundation Board of Directors members Current AASM Foundation Research Career Development Committee members Individuals located in, or operating from, countries subject to U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions.