Bridge to Success Grant for Early-Career Researchers
The AASM Foundation Bridge to Success Grant is a fantastic opportunity for early-career investigators in sleep and circadian research. Here are the details:
Grant Purpose:
The grant provides a “bridge” between initial grant review and successful resubmission, enabling researchers to refine proposals, strengthen mentorship plans, and enhance resubmissions.
The grant provides a “bridge” between initial grant review and successful resubmission, enabling researchers to refine proposals, strengthen mentorship plans, and enhance resubmissions.
Key Benefits:
- Up to $100,000 for one year of support
- Flexible funding for direct research expenses, salary support, mentorship-related activities, and other essential costs
- Indirect costs capped at 8%
Eligibility:
- Hold a terminal degree (MD, DO, DDS, DMD, DNP, DNSc, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent)
- Applied for a multi-year career development grant (e.g., NIH, VA) that was scored but not funded
- Pursuing research in sleep or circadian biology
- International applicants welcome if institutions can accept U.S. dollar funding
Application Process:
- Confirm eligibility
- Prepare revised proposal addressing peer-review feedback
- Include mentorship and career development plans
- Submit application to AASM Foundation by January 5, 2026
Why Apply:
This grant helps retain talented scientists in sleep and circadian research, providing critical support to strengthen proposals and improve funding chances.
This grant helps retain talented scientists in sleep and circadian research, providing critical support to strengthen proposals and improve funding chances.
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