Awards - Sleep Research Society Young Investigator Award

The Sleep Research Society Young Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding research effort by a new investigator in the field of sleep research. The basis for evaluation of candidates is a single publication in a refereed journal. The candidate should be the first author and the article must be published or officially accepted for publication by the application deadline. On the application deadline, the candidate must be within 7 years of obtaining a terminal degree. Exceptions to this criterion will be considered for those applicants who feel that extenuating circumstances warrant such consideration. A letter detailing these considerations must be included with the application.

The award consists of a plaque and a travel honorarium to be applied toward travel to SLEEP 2010. The plaque will be presented at a ceremony at SLEEP 2010.

To apply for the SRS Young Investigator Award, candidates must submit a copy of the paper, a CV, documentation of the date of receipt of terminal degree and, if applicable, a letter outlining extenuating circumstances in a single PDF or MS Word file to Nick Cekosh, SRS Coordinator, at ncekosh@srsnet.org. If a paper is in press at the time of application, a copy of the written notification of the paper's acceptance for publication must also be included. Applicants should provide the name of a senior investigator who will provide a letter of recommendation. The senior investigator does not need to be an author on the paper or abstract, but should be familiar with the candidate's role on the research project. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that the letter of recommendation from the senior investigator arrives by the application deadline. In addition, a candidate must be a member in good standing of the SRS or must include a completed application for membership and fee with the award application. Repeat applications from unsuccessful applicants from previous years are encouraged.

Candidates are welcome to apply for both the Young Investigator Award and the Sleep Research Society Trainee Award Based on Scientific Merit, but in the event the candidate receives the Young Investigator Award, he/she will receive only this award. Multiple awards may be recognized, dependent on the quality of applications.

The deadline for receipt of the Young Investigator Award is Friday, January 29, 2010.