SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Issue Date: October 6, 2025
Application Due Date: December 15, 2025
Grant Selection Notification: By March 27, 2026
Amount of Grant: $2,000 to be used for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses.

The AASM Foundation invests in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people. Our core values include creating inclusive and collaborative opportunities, such as the SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers.

The SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers supports first-time attendance at the SLEEP meeting for non-physician members of the sleep team, such as sleep technologists and advanced practice providers. As part of our dedication to fostering opportunities to engage with others within the sleep community, grant recipients will also be able to participate in a special networking activity at SLEEP 2026.

The SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers offers a $2,000 grant to be used for SLEEP 2026 travel and registration expenses.

  • Funded by a generous donation from Christopher Hope, MD, MHA

Note: Dr. Hope will not be involved in any aspect of designing the applicant’s application. In addition, Dr. Hope will not be involved in the AASM Foundation’s grantmaking process, including the review process for applications, and making funding recommendations or decisions.

The following individuals are eligible to apply:

  • Individuals who are registered sleep technologists (or eligible to sit for the registry examination), advanced practice registered nurses, or physician assistants.

The following individuals are NOT eligible to apply:

  • Current AASM and AASM Foundation Board of Directors members are not eligible to apply.
  • Individuals who are located outside of the United States are not eligible to apply.

A review committee, appointed by the AASM Foundation Executive Committee, will evaluate and score all submitted nominations. Factors that will be taken into consideration include: 

  1.  Commitment to Sleep Health: Has the applicant demonstrated a strong and long-term dedication to the field of sleep health through patient care and professional activities? 
  2.  Impact on Professional Development: Does the applicant have a clear and well-thought-out plan for how attending the SLEEP meeting will enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional growth? 
  3.  Need: Has the applicant provided a compelling and justified case for need, explaining why the travel grant is essential for their participation in the SLEEP meeting? 

Step 1: AASM Foundation Online Portal registration

To apply for the SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers, you must register on AASM Foundation Online Portal. Please refer to the AASM Foundation Application User Guide for guidance on creating an account.

Step 2: Complete application

 ACCESS THE SLEEP TRAVEL GRANT FOR SLEEP TECHNOLOGISTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS APPLICATION

Applications must be completed and submitted through the AASM Foundation Online Portal. Instructions for required forms are available via the online submission system. For an overview of the information that is requested on the application form, please download the SLEEP Travel Grant for Sleep Technologists and Advanced Practice Providers Application Outline.

Frequently asked questions for our grant programs can be found here.

Individuals who have questions should contact us early in the application process. Eligibility questions may need to be reviewed by a member of the AASM Foundation Executive Committee, so please allow for at least a 1-week response time for eligibility questions. For all other inquiries, please allow a minimum of two business days for a response. Please note that questions received within 48 hours of an application deadline may not be answered before the deadline.