Sleep Science School 2025
APPLICATION PERIOD: 1 MARCH - 24 APRIL 2025
More information will be available shortly.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their applications by early June.
After four successful ESRS Sleep Science Schools, the ESRS Board is dedicated to organizing thematic schools focused on uniting early-career sleep scientists around important topics. These events provide avenues for gaining knowledge, sharing research, connecting with experienced researchers, and building networks of excellence.
The upcoming fifth edition will focus on “Advancements in Sleep Research: From Methodologies to Theories” and will again be held at the CNRS Villa Clythia site in Fréjus, South France. The event is scheduled for 21-26 September 2025. ESRS President Pierre-Hervé Luppi, Vice President Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, and Past President Philippe Peigneux will lead this edition.
The programme will be highly interactive, aiming to maximize participant involvement. It will feature comprehensive lectures from international sleep experts covering diverse topics, including human and animal research. Participants will have the opportunity to present and discuss their own studies, and interactive workshops will focus on grant writing and proposal development. Throughout the week, faculty members will be available on-site, participating in group activities and offering theoretical and practical insights through discussions with early career researchers.
Confirmed Faculty Members
Confirmed speakers will be featured in the upcoming updates.
Vladyslav
Vyazovskiy
Pierre-Hervé
Luppi
Philippe
Peigneux
Isabelle
Arnulf
RBD AND DREAMING
Hiroki
Ueda
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF REM SLEEP
Giovanna
Zoccoli
PHYSIOLOGY OF REM SLEEP AND THERMOREGULATION
Gina
Poe
REM SLEEP AND NEURAL PLASTICITY
Gianina
Ungurean
PHYLOGENY OF REM SLEEP
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 (non-refundable 250 € deposit 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 – 24 April 2025
All application files should be submitted via the online application form only.
Selection will be overseen by the Organising Chairs.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their applications by late May 2025.