The AASM Foundation and Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) are pleased to announce a partnership to jointly fund a 2026 Strategic Research Grant (Category II) of up to $100,000. This grant will support investigator-initiated projects that advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of narcolepsy.

The AASM Foundation is excited to once again partner with WUN because of their dedication to helping people living with sleep disorders and:

  • Advancing research to accelerate a cure for narcolepsy
  • Increasing awareness and education about narcolepsy
  • Reducing the time between symptom onset and accurate diagnosis
  • Providing supportive resources for individuals and families affected by narcolepsy

About the AASM Foundation Strategic Research Grant

The Strategic Research Grant program supports high-impact, investigator-initiated research that addresses critical gaps in knowledge and improves the ability to provide optimal, patient-centered, cost-effective care for people with sleep disorders.

To qualify for this co-funded opportunity, the letter of intent for the 2026 Strategic Research Grant (Category II) must address the topic of understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of narcolepsy in relation to either of the following focus areas:

  1. Research that addresses gaps identified in AASM clinical practice guidelines or focuses on the dissemination and implementation of the AASM’s guideline-based recommendations across diverse patient populations.
  2. Research that advances the goals of the AASM Strategic Plan, including Sleep Medicine Awareness, Practice Success, and Technology Implementation.

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