The mission of the AASM Foundation is to lead the field in academic sleep medicine in terms of research and education, aiming to enhance sleep health for all through funding initiatives. The RLS Foundation focuses on improving care and seeking cures for those affected by Restless Legs Syndrome through research, education, and connecting communities.
The Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators by the AASM Foundation is aimed at the career development of early career investigators with a focus on basic, translational, clinical, or population sleep and circadian science. It provides seed funding for mentored research projects to help jumpstart the research career of an early career investigator. The objectives include establishing a track record of funding, preparing for larger studies, and enhancing the chances of establishing a successful career in sleep and circadian research. This grant supports projects that address important scientific questions related to sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep health with a funding amount of up to $40,000 for one year. Indirect costs are capped at 8%, and the grant is issued as a contract between the AASM Foundation and the grantee’s institution.