Distinguished Scientist Award

About this program

The Sleep Research Society (SRS) and the SRS Foundation offer a portfolio of awards and grants—presented at the annual SLEEP meeting—recognizing lifetime and specific scientific contributions (e.g., Distinguished Scientist, Outstanding Scientific Achievement), education and public service, early-investigator research and career development (including mentored awards up to $50,000), small research grants, conference/travel support, diversity membership awards, trainee publication fee waivers, and outreach prizes. Awards cover a range of career stages from undergraduates and trainees through senior investigators and may honor individuals or small teams. Eligibility and application requirements vary by award but commonly require SRS membership or nomination/self-nomination and include criteria such as career stage, documented scholarly contributions (e.g., peer-reviewed publications), and mentor letters for early‑career awards. Consult the specific award pages for full eligibility details, required materials, and deadlines.