Sleep Science School 2023

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

All applicants will be informed of the status of their applications by early June.

After the success of the first 3 ESRS Sleep Science Schools, the ESRS Board has decided to continue supporting the organization of thematic schools aimed at gathering early career sleep scientists around different fundamental topics, allowing them to gain knowledge, share their work and experience, meet experienced researchers, develop opportunities and create novel networks of excellence.

The fourth edition will focus on “REM/Paradoxical Sleep“, and will be held once more at the CNRS Villa Clythia site in the city of Frejus at the Mediterranean Sea (South France), from 24-29 September 2023. ESRS President Pierre-Hervé Luppi, Vice President (Basic) Vladyslav Vyazovskiy and Past President Philippe Peigneux will coordinate this edition.

The programme will be highly proactive and aimed at a maximal involvement of participants. It will include in-depth lectures by a faculty of international sleep experts on topics related to the functions of sleep (both human and animal work), together with the presentation and discussion of the participants’ own research. The agenda will also include interactive workshop sessions aimed at writing research grants and proposals, and in-depth exchanges between early career and experienced researchers. Importantly, faculty members will be present during the entire week, participate in the group activities, and be available for theoretical and practical discussions with early career researchers.

Faculty Members

Vladyslav
Vyazovskiy

United Kingdom
SLEEP STAGES, NREM/REM CYCLE, REM SLEEP HOMEOSTASIS

Pierre-Hervé
Luppi

France
PARADOXICAL (REM) SLEEP CONTROLLING CIRCUITRY

Gianina
Ungurean

Germany
PHYLOGENY OF REM SLEEP
 

Giovanna
Zoccoli

Italy
PHYSIOLOGY OF REM SLEEP AND THERMOREGULATION

Isabelle
Arnulf

France
RBD AND DREAMING

Philippe
Peigneux

Belgium
REM SLEEP, MEMORY AND COGNITION
Dr. Hiroki Ueda

Hiroki
Ueda

Japan
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF REM SLEEP
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Gina
Poe

United States of America
REM SLEEP AND NEURAL PLASTICITY

Conditions

In order to participate, you must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Be a member of the ESRS at the time of application.
  • Be active in sleep research or sleep medicine training at the time of application.
  • There is no upper age limit for eligibility, however, preference will be given to candidates who are in the early stages of their career.
  • Pay registration costs of 500 € including meal and accommodation (250 € to be paid upon receipt of the applicant’s acceptance, and the remaining 250 € three weeks before the start date) unless you are eligible for an ESRS fellowship, see below. 

Requirements

In order to apply to participate, you must complete the online application form where you’ll be required to upload the following documents:

  • Candidate’s CV  
  • Candidate’s ID photo
  • Candidate’s passport or ID
  • Candidate’s highest degree  
A maximum of 40 participants will be accepted for this Sleep Science School.

Funding Opportunity

Candidates who cannot be supported by their laboratory or other sources may also apply for a fellowship to support their participation:

  • Funding is open to all nationalities (European and non-European countries). Candidates from low-income countries will be considered first. 
  • The sum awarded by the ESRS will cover justified travel expenses, for a maximum of 400 €. 
  • Registration costs including meal and accommodation costs will be directly covered by the ESRS.
  • A maximum of 10 grants will be financed.

Application Guidelines

Application Period: 1 March – 14 April 2023
All application files should be submitted via the online application form only.
Selection will be overseen by the Vice President (Basic).
All applicants will be informed of the status of their applications by early June.

Past Sleep Science Schools