AASM Foundation - Rising Investigator Supplement Grant 2026 (With up to $50,000 in Funding)

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About AASM Foundation - Rising Investigator Supplement Grant

The AASM Foundation is dedicated to advancing sleep science and fostering the next generation of sleep and circadian researchers. The AASM Foundation Rising Investigator Supplement Grant provides an opportunity for sleep and circadian science investigators, who have a funded research program, to support mentored sleep and circadian research training of promising students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical fellows who have encountered challenges or barriers to accessing resources and/or professional growth opportunities that have prevented them from participating in sleep and circadian science projects.

• Sponsor Organisation: AASM Foundation

Benefits of AASM Foundation - Rising Investigator Supplement Grant

• The Rising Investigator Supplement Grant provides funds for 8 weeks to 3 years, depending on the duration of an active parent research grant, and can be for up to 20% of the parent grant (maximum of $50,000).

AASM Foundation - Rising Investigator Supplement Grant Requirements

The following individuals are eligible to apply:

• Principal investigators with an active sleep and circadian science research grant from a US federal agency or US-based non-profit organization.

The following candidates are eligible to be supported by the grant:

• Candidates must be one of the following:
  • Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or health professional degree-granting program.
  • Individuals who are enrolled in a post-baccalaureate program.
  • Individuals who are within one year of completing bachelors, masters or doctoral degree and taking a gap year in their education.
  • Clinical residents, post-doctoral fellows, or clinical fellows.
• Candidates must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or individuals who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (i.e., in possession of a Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551).

Application Date and Process

Step 1: AASM Foundation Grant Request registration

To apply for this grant, you must register on AASM Foundation Online Portal. Please refer to the AASM Foundation Application User Guide for guidance on creating an account.

Step 2: Complete application

ACCESS THE 2026 RISING INVESTIGATOR SUPPLEMENT GRANT (CYCLE 2) APPLICATION

New and resubmission applications must be completed and submitted through AASM Foundation Online Portal. Instructions for required forms are available via the online submission system. 

Application Deadline

29 June, 2026

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