Sleep Science Award

Sponsored by the AAN and the Sleep Section and endowed by Cephalon, Inc.

This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to basic and/or clinical research in sleep.

Presentation

Recipient is expected to give a 10-minute presentation based on the selected manuscript during a scientific session at the AAN 62nd Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

• Certificate of recognition and $1,500 prize
• Complimentary registration for 62nd Annual Meeting
• Recognition at 2010 Awards Luncheon at 62nd Annual Meeting

Eligibility

The individual must have made significant contributions to clinical or basic research in the neurology or neuroscience of sleep. Young and middle level investigators who are MDs or PhDs are elgibile to apply.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

1. Completed application form
2. Current curriculum vitae indicating date of birth, training, and bibliography
3. A brief (maximum 200 words) summary of the major contribution to sleep research (abstract will be ineligible for submission to the 2010 Scientific Program)

Deadline

The 2010 awards deadline has passed.

For more information, please contact Cheryl Alementi at calementi@aan.com or (651) 695-2737.