AASM Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Physician Scientist Training Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AASM Foundation - Physician Scientist Training Grant
The Physician Scientist Training Grant supports early-career physician-scientists committed to advancing sleep and circadian science research. This grant provides protected time for physician-scientists to engage in a mentored research project, allowing them to build a track record of funding, become competitive for larger grants, and prepare for larger studies.
Benefits of AASM Foundation - Physician Scientist Training Grant
- The Physician Scientist Training Grant provides funds for two years and can be for up to $100,000 per grant.
AASM Foundation - Physician Scientist Training Grant Requirements
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
- Individuals with an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Individuals within 10 years of post-doctoral or clinical training or within 10 years of beginning their first faculty appointment.
- US and international applicants are eligible to apply.
The following individuals are not eligible to apply:
- Individuals who have received independent research funding of more than $250,000 are not eligible to apply. This does not apply to post-doctoral/ fellowship level training grants primarily covering the applicant’s salary (e.g., NRSAs).
- Individuals who have a financial conflict of interest or have the potential to incur significant financial benefit from the proposed work and beyond the work itself are not eligible to apply.
- Current AASM and AASM Foundation Board of Directors members are not eligible to apply and cannot be listed as a PI, co-PI, key personnel, mentor (paid or unpaid) or paid consultant for one year after their term ends.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
29 June, 2026
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