As the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) marks its 50th Anniversary, we are reflecting on the power of philanthropy to advance our field. In 1998, the Academy established the AASM Foundation, which has since become a vital philanthropic partner by investing more than [...]
Beginning September 8, 2025, the AASM Foundation will accept nominations and applications for several awards and programs. These opportunities recognize leaders in sleep research and community outreach while supporting the next generation of investigators. For questions about these awards or research programs, contact [...]
The Strategic Research Grant supports investigator-initiated, high-impact research projects aimed at addressing gaps in sleep medicine knowledge. This year, we are delighted to grant nearly $1.5 million to further our commitment to patient-centered diagnosis and care for all people with sleep disorders. Congratulations [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation) and the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 RLS research grant awards. These grants support innovative scientific studies aimed at advancing understanding, diagnosis and treatment of restless [...]
DARIEN, IL – The AASM Foundation, in partnership with the Howard University Medical Alumni Association, is proud to support the 2025 HUMAA scholarship program by funding five scholarships for Howard University College of Medicine students. Administered through HUMAA, the scholarships aim to support students [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2025 AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships that were funded by our multi-year investment in the AMA Foundation. The following individuals have demonstrated a significant passion for [...]
This year, the AASM Foundation is proud to continue the SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers, supporting first-time attendance at the SLEEP Meeting in Seattle. This initiative, launched as part of our strategic plan to invest in people essential to [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation congratulates the recipients of the 2025 Trainee Investigator Award. They will be recognized during the AASM Foundation Impact Mixer, held at SLEEP 2025 in Seattle. The award program is open to students, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and [...]
The AASM Foundation’s staff and volunteers were excited to join over 14,500 neurology "superheroes" from 110 countries and all 50 U.S. states at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting in San Diego. This year’s gathering was an incredible opportunity to expand knowledge while advancing the global mission [...]
The Young Investigators Research Forum is a research training program designed to aid the career development of promising early career investigators in circadian and sleep research by providing opportunities to network with senior sleep investigators, exposure funding agencies and sleep funding mechanisms, refine their [...]
