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Sleep Science Award

Sponsored by the 好色先生 and the Sleep Section and endowed by Cephalon, Inc.

The application period is closed.

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.

Timeline

  • Applications open: June 25, 2024
  • Applications close: October 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT

Presentation

Recipient is expected to give a 20-minute presentation based on the selected manuscript during a scientific session at the AAN Annual Meeting.

Benefits

  • Certificate of recognition and a minimum of $1,500 prize
  • Complimentary registration for the 2025 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

Application procedure

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:
    1. Relevant background material
    2. Research accomplishments placed in context
    3. 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)  

Nominations 

This award accepts both self-applicants and nominations. Nominators should complete the submission form and select the option "I wish to nominate someone". The nominee will receive an email with a link to complete the award application and upload their application materials. Nominators do not need to provide application materials for the nominee.

Judging criteria 

All applications received by the deadline date will be judged based on the following criteria: 

  • CV: Judges will consider scientific citizenship, track record (number of papers, first authorships, journal impact, etc.), and career stage.
  • Letter of Support: Letter should display the following: strength of professional potential, outline ownership of project, outline aspects that define a researcher, and outline career trajectory related to this award.
  • Research Summary Quality of Writing: Demonstrate the following qualities: clarity, clear relay of methods, succinct communication style.
  • Overall Impact on the Field: Judges will consider scientific integrity, academic excellence, legacy of mentorship, outstanding professionalism, and inspiration for future generations.

Questions?

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