New investigator award opportunities
Are you a new investigator? There are two award opportunities available to IPSA 2026 Florence oral or poster abstract presenters
All applicants must be 35 years old or younger OR must have completed their MD or PhD within the last 5 years. Current MD or PhD students that meet the age requirements are eligible to apply.
Both award applications require an abstract to be submitted through the IPSA congress website.
Symposium presentations are not eligible for the award.
IPSA New Investigator Award
This award recognizes new investigators in pediatric sleep. Oral abstract award winners receive a grant of up to $1,000 to support their travel to present at IPSA 2026 Florence and free registration to the congress. Poster abstract recipient winners will receive an award of $500. To apply please complete the application by February 1st, 2026.
Christian Guilleminault Young Investigator Award
The CG Young Investigator Award encourages young investigators in the field of sleep and awards a travel grant of up to $1,000 to each recipient per year. Complete the application posted on the World Sleep Society website: https://worldsleepsociety.org/awards/christian-guilleminault-young-investigator-endowment-fund/