The Sleep Research Society Trainee Travel Award Based on Scientific Merit is intended to further the career development of students who are actively pursuing an academic degree, or who are pursuing postdoctoral training in sleep research.

All eligible applicants must be predoctoral student or postdoctoral fellow members of the Sleep Research Society at the time of application, and must be actively engaged in sleep research. Recipients must attend the 2009 SRS Trainee Symposia Series and submit a program evaluation. Awards will be distributed only at the conclusion of the Trainee Symposia Series.

To apply for the SRS Trainee Travel Award Based on Scientific Merit, the applicant must be the first author of an abstract. For the 2009 awards, THE ABSTRACT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR AN ORAL PRESENTATION. Abstracts submitted for poster presentations will not be considered for the award.

Applicants must use the online APSS abstract submission system. During the application process, candidates must indicate that they are interested in applying for the award and provide their SRS Membership ID Number. The submission process must be completed before Monday, December 15, 2008. Winners will be notified via e-mail (or fax if no e-mail address is provided) prior to the SLEEP 2009 advanced registration deadline.

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 2009. The plaque will be presented at a ceremony at SLEEP 2009.

To apply for the SRS Young Investigator Award, candidates must submit 5 copies of the paper, a single CV, documentation of the date of receipt of terminal degree and, if applicable, a letter outlining extenuating circumstances. 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 23, 2009.

All students, postdoctoral fellows and residents who are members of the AASM and under 40 years of age are eligible to apply for the AASM Young Investigator Award.

The AASM Research Committee will evaluate Young Investigator abstract submissions based on scientific merit. It is expected that the Young Investigator will have first author status on the abstract and will have played an important role in conducting the research. The Research Committee will provide recommendations to the AASM Board of Directors for final selection of the award winner. The winner and up to four honorable mentions will be recognized and honored at SLEEP 2009.

To apply for the AASM Young Investigator Award, candidates will need to use the APSS abstract submission system. During the application process, candidates must indicate that they are interested in applying for the award, provide their AASM Membership ID Number, date of birth, and the name of the senior investigator involved with the project. The submission process must be completed before Monday, December 15, 2008.

In an effort to encourage membership and attendance at section meetings, foster section identity, and honor meritorious research in the field of sleep medicine, each of the six AASM membership sections will review abstracts from their respective section for consideration in the 2009 Section Investigator Awards. Applicants may submit abstracts for review by any one of the following sections: Childhood Sleep Disorders and Development; Circadian Rhythms; Insomnia; Narcolepsy; Sleep Deprivation; or Sleep Related Breathing Disorders.

The intent of the Section Investigator Awards is to honor the most outstanding abstract from a young investigator within the membership of each section. As such, a young investigator must be a section member, must be first author of the abstract submission, and must be out of training (residency for MDs or post-doctoral for PhDs) for no more than five years in order to apply. This must be the first time the abstract has been submitted to the SLEEP Annual Meeting.

The award consists of a certificate and honorarium that will be presented during the applicable section meeting. Additionally, the winner will be asked to present their abstract at the close of the section meeting.

To apply for the AASM Section Investigator Award, applicants will need to use the APSS abstract submission system. During the application process, applicants must indicate that they are interested in applying for the award, provide the name of the individual applying for the award, provide the applicant’s AASM Membership ID Number, primary membership section , secondary membership section(s), which section should review and consider the submission, and the date the applicant completed his/her training. The submission process must be completed before Monday, December 15, 2008.