Strategic Research Grant: Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Research

The AASM Foundation's Strategic Research Grant program supports high-impact research projects that aim to fill knowledge gaps affecting optimal, patient-centered, cost-effective diagnosis and care for people with sleep disorders. The grant encourages investigator-initiated studies across several areas:

1. Basic and translational research to understand the biology and pathophysiology of central disorders of hypersomnolence, and the development of targeted therapies.
2. Improvements in the diagnosis of central disorders of hypersomnolence, including the development of new diagnostic tools and methodologies.
3. Comparative effectiveness of pharmacological treatments across the lifespan for central disorders of hypersomnolence, including studies beyond stimulants.
4. Development and validation of patient-centered outcome measures to evaluate treatments' effects on quality of life.
5. Exploration of behavioral and psychological treatments to complement medication in managing symptoms.
6. Research addressing disparities and health access equity to ensure inclusive diagnosis and treatment for diverse populations.

Additionally, the grant specifies different categories of funding based on the project's scope and duration, with support for research expenses including salaries, supplies, participant costs, and institutional overhead, albeit with an 8% cap on indirect costs.