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 Physician Scientist Training Grant by the AASM Foundation supports the development of early career physician scientists in the field of sleep and circadian science. It provides a protected research training experience for mentored research projects, aiming to increase the number of physician scientists committed to a research career in this area. The grant offers up to $100,000 for two years, with funding intended to help recipients conduct mentored research, establish a funding track record, prepare for larger studies, and transition to an independent research career. Indirect costs are capped at 8%, and the grant operates as a contract between the AASM Foundation and the grantee’s institution.
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