Sleep Science Award

About

This award recognizes distinguished academic contributions by neurologists to the field of sleep medicine or the contributions of non-neurologists to the interface area of sleep-neurology.

Benefits

• Certificate of recognition and a minimum of $1,500 prize
• Complimentary registration for 77th Annual Meeting

Eligibility

• The individual must have made significant contributions to clinical or basic research in the neurology or neuroscience of sleep
• Must be more than 10 years from completion of most recent training program and an academic rank of assistant professor or higher
• Industry employees are not eligible to apply

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

1. Completed application form
2. Current curriculum vitae indicating date of birth, training, and bibliography
3. Letter from colleague summarizing applicant's body of work including:
   • Relevant background material
   • Research accomplishments placed in context
   • Assessment of the direct or indirect impact of contributions to the understanding of sleep disorders
4. A brief (maximum 200 words) summary of the major contribution to sleep research (abstract will be ineligible for submission to the 2025 Scientific Program)

Application Timeline

Award applications are due on October 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact the Scientific Awards Team at science@aan.com.

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