SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents

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SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and ResidentsLynn Celmer2026-02-09T14:31:08+00:00 SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents

Issue Date: November 24, 2025 Application Due Date: January 5, 2026 Grant Selection Notification: By March 27, 2026 Amount of Grant: $2,000 to be used for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses.

The AASM Foundation invests in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people.

In alignment with our goal to support the career development of those entering the sleep field, the SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents supports attendance at the SLEEP meeting for AASM Student/Resident members who are medical students currently enrolled in an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school, or medical residents currently enrolled in an accredited residency training program. Funding Information

The SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents provides a $2,000 grant to be used for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses.

This AASM Foundation travel grant is supported by AASM Foundation general funds. Eligibility

The following individuals are eligible to apply: AASM Student/Resident members who are medical students currently enrolled in a U.S. LCME-accredited allopathic medical school or COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school AASM Student/Resident members who are medical residents with an MD or DO degree currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited U.S. residency training program Ineligibility

The following individuals are NOT eligible to apply: Individuals who are outside of the United States Current AASM and AASM Foundation Board of Directors members are not eligible to apply Application Review Criteria and Process

A review committee, appointed by the AASM Foundation Executive Committee, will evaluate and score all submitted nominations. Factors that will be taken into consideration include: Commitment to Sleep Medicine: Has the applicant demonstrated a strong and early interest to grow in the field of sleep medicine through personal experiences, educational experiences, patient care and/or professional activities? Impact on Professional Development: Does the applicant have a clear and well-thought-out plan for how attending the SLEEP meeting will enhance their skills, knowledge, network, and professional growth? Questions

Frequently asked questions for our grant programs can be found here.

We encourage potential applicants to contact us early in the application process with questions. Eligibility questions may need to be reviewed by a member of the AASM Foundation Executive Committee, so please allow for at least a 1-week response time for eligibility questions. For all other inquiries, please allow a minimum of two business days for a response. Please note that inquiries submitted two business days prior to an application deadline may not be answered in time.

_Championing a bright future in sleep health._

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Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents is administered by AASM Foundation (AASM), listed via AASM Foundation.