SRS Trainee Opportunities

Designed to foster scientific investigation. Sponsored by the Sleep Research Society (SRS).

SLEEP 2026 opportunities offer trainees professional education, career development, and networking in sleep and circadian research and academic sleep medicine at no additional cost.

You must register for SLEEP 2026 and be an active SRS Trainee or AASM Student/Resident/Fellow Member to be offered registration for any Trainee Opportunity. During the registration process, you will be automatically prompted to register for the Trainee Symposia Series if you are eligible.

WHAT EVENTS CAN I ATTEND?

Trainee Symposia Saturday – Welcome Reception and Networking
Trainee Symposia Sunday – Educational Sessions
Trainee Social Event
Trainee Networking Development Suite
SLEEP Pals Program

Trainee Symposia Series

 Saturday, June 13, 2026 – 2:00 pm – 5:30pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Trainee Symposia Series includes seminars on the science of sleep and circadian rhythms, career development, as well as social activities for trainees to foster a collegial atmosphere.

Trainee Networking Development Suite

Monday, June 15th at 11:45am – 12:45pm
Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00am – 8:00am
Wednesday, June 17th 11:45am – 12:45pm

The SRS will host a professional development session for trainees during lunch on Monday and Wednesday and breakfast on Tuesday.

2026 Trainee Symposia Series Preview: What to Expect at this Year’s SLEEP Meeting

Tune in to the first of a two-part series geared to new and returning trainees planning to attend the 2026 SLEEP meeting. The webinar series provides a preview the SLEEP meeting as well as upcoming trainee opportunities, including award applications and social events.