The AASM Foundation is proud to partner with the Sleep Research Society (SRS) on the SRS and AASM Foundation Dependent Care and Accessibility Grant, designed to support SRS and AASM members who face barriers to attending professional conferences or events due to at home [...]
On Aug. 9, 2023, Daniel Maurer died at 38 from complications of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His sudden death left family and friends heartbroken, but his mother, Dawn Rochkes, has found strength in honoring his memory by raising awareness about OSA and the urgent [...]
The AASM Foundation is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2025 SRS Foundation Small Research Grant Recipients! The AASM Foundation partnered with the SRS Foundation to fund five of these grants. Priscilla Carmiol-Rodriguez, MS, M.Ed, BSN University of [...]
The AASM Foundation is delighted to announce our 2025 Career Development Grant recipients for Cycle 2. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the AASM Foundation continues to accelerate scientific discovery and nurture tomorrow’s leaders in sleep and circadian research. By supporting [...]
The AASM Foundation is pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2025 Community Sleep Health and Public Awareness Grant. Because of donors like you, meaningful sleep health outreach and education are transforming communities and fostering lasting change. From education campaigns to innovative [...]
As the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) marks its 50th Anniversary, we are reflecting on the power of philanthropy to advance our field. In 1998, the Academy established the AASM Foundation, which has since become a vital philanthropic partner by investing more than [...]
Beginning September 8, 2025, the AASM Foundation will accept nominations and applications for several awards and programs. These opportunities recognize leaders in sleep research and community outreach while supporting the next generation of investigators. For questions about these awards or research programs, contact [...]
The Strategic Research Grant supports investigator-initiated, high-impact research projects aimed at addressing gaps in sleep medicine knowledge. This year, we are delighted to grant nearly $1.5 million to further our commitment to patient-centered diagnosis and care for all people with sleep disorders. Congratulations [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation) and the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 RLS research grant awards. These grants support innovative scientific studies aimed at advancing understanding, diagnosis and treatment of restless [...]
DARIEN, IL – The AASM Foundation, in partnership with the Howard University Medical Alumni Association, is proud to support the 2025 HUMAA scholarship program by funding five scholarships for Howard University College of Medicine students. Administered through HUMAA, the scholarships aim to support students [...]
