AASM Foundation Impact Mixer
2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | SLEEP 2026 Foundation Oasis Room (308) – Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St,, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join us for a special invite-only event hosted by the AASM Foundation! The Impact Mixer will bring together current and past grant recipients, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and friends of the Foundation to celebrate the collective efforts that are Championing a Bright Future in Sleep Health.
This special event will include:

Opening remarks from AASM Foundation leadership and 2025-2026 highlights
A special moment honoring donors and mentors
A Research Mentor Award panel with inspiring reflections from award recipient
Recognition of Trainee Investigator Award recipients
Presentation of the Sleep Champion Award
Time to mix and mingle with recipients, volunteers, donors, and Foundation friends over light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres

Whether you’re reconnecting or meeting someone new, this is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our community and share in the collective impact of our work.
This event is made possible through the generous support from Takeda.

SLEEP 2026 Wednesday Mentoring Hour Session
2026-06-17 07:00 - 08:00 | SLEEP 2026 Foundation Oasis Room (308) – Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St,, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join the AASM Foundation for a Mentoring Hour session, where you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to meet one-on-one with a seasoned sleep professional. Whether you’re just starting out in the field, eager to expand your network, or seeking valuable career insights, this is your chance to get personalized guidance from an expert. This activity is open to undergraduates, medical and graduate students, non-physician sleep team members, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. Participants can select their preferred mentor and provide a list of questions and/or topics in advance of the session. Light snacks/refreshments will be available. Advance registration is required – reserve your spot today!

Healthy from the Start: Co-Designing Sleep Health Resources for Young Shiftworkers
2026-06-24 17:00 - 17:45
This grand round lecture will feature Grace Vincent, PhD, in exploring sleep health challenges and risks among young shift workers and the development of practical, evidence-based resources through a participatory co-design process with industry partners. Attendees of this seminar series will walk away with a better understanding of the gaps in delivering accessible, age-appropriate sleep health education for this population. In addition, learn how AASM Foundation-funded work translated research findings into real-world tools now available through the Healthy Shiftwork website.
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Mid/Senior Career Researcher Program Opportunities
2026-07-15 13:00 - 13:45 | Online
Discover how the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation supports mid/senior career sleep researchers through grant programs designed to advance sleep and circadian research. In this webinar, you’ll explore the purpose of each program, key differences in funding and eligible topics, and what to expect throughout the application, review, and post-award process. Whether you’re considering applying now or planning ahead, this session will help you make informed decisions and strengthen your path to funding.
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