Membership Benefits

For more than 50 years the Sleep Research Society has equipped scientists to maximize their professional potential as the field of sleep research has grown. Today the SRS continues to advance the investigation of sleep and sleep disorders, promote training and education in sleep research, and provide forums for the exchange of knowledge pertaining to sleep.

The SRS’s membership cycle is based on the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).

Join the SRS and receive:

  • More opportunities for education and training
  • Resources for your professional development
  • The latest scientific findings
  • Funding opportunities
  • Support and recognition for your expertise through the oldest professional society in the field of sleep research

Join sleep and circadian researchers globally in discovering new professional opportunities in sleep research through the SRS. By making a commitment to the SRS, you are making a commitment to success.

Training

The SRS helps young scientists begin to explore the field of sleep research with the free SRS Trainee Symposia at the SLEEP Annual Meeting, the annual Trainee Awards and the SRS Laboratory Directory, a resource to help students identify mentors and training opportunities in sleep research. SRS student members can learn about sleep research and career opportunities and get to interact with leaders in the field.

Education

The SRS is a co-organizer of the SLEEP Annual Meeting, which is the premier scientific event in the field. Your SRS membership provides you with a significant discount on SLEEP meeting registration fees as well as Advances in Sleep and Circadian Science conference registration fees.

Advocacy

The SRS is aware that funding is vitally important to all its members and is dedicated to increasing the funding available for sleep research. The organization has committed significant resources to this area and has an active advocacy network communicating with Congress and NIH.

Networking

Recognizing the benefits of collaboration, the SRS offers a Membership Directory to help connect scientists and students who share an interest in sleep research. In addition, the SRS organizes events such as Club Hypnos during the SLEEP meeting to bring members together for an evening of conversation and networking.

Grants and Awards

SRS members have the opportunity to apply for members-only grants and awards, intended to recognize and support outstanding sleep research. The SRS also provides travel grants to advance the career development of trainees.

Laboratory Directory

Seek out training positions or collaborate with other sleep researchers using the online directory of sleep research laboratories in the United States and abroad.

Publications

Gain online access to the most recent issues and the full archives of the journal SLEEP, journal SLEEP Advances, the SRS Bulletin Archives and abstracts from the Association of Professional Sleep Societies meetings, SRS publications or just search for articles of interest to further your professional development. Stay up to date on current research with PubAlert, a bi-weekly email containing the newest research articles from your area of interest.

Historical Papers

Classic papers that span more than a century of sleep research are available online for download and review for members only. View abstracts from the very first meeting of the Association for the Psychophysical Study of Sleep.