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 Strategic Research Grant from the AASM Foundation supports investigator-initiated, high-impact research projects that aim to fill gaps in knowledge regarding the optimal, patient-centered, cost-effective diagnosis and care of individuals with sleep disorders. One specific focus is on addressing the management of REM sleep behavior disorder, highlighting research in diagnosis improvement and treatment advancement. The grant encourages projects that enhance recognition and diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder, assess its severity, and develop or test treatments addressing patient needs and resource use. Grants are categorized into three funding levels with varying periods of performance and amounts, supporting a wide range of research expenses.