ISRTP Application

The next class of ISRTP mentees is scheduled to begin July 1, 2024. Applications for the next cohort of IRSTP mentees will be accepted from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Application Requirements

  • Education requirement: PhD, MD, or equivalent degree
  • Communication skills: 20-minute English intake interview
  • Availability to commit to a one-year program (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025)
  • Active standing member of World Sleep Society
  • Funding: Copy of funding letter or evidence of funding OR provisional status until letter of funding received (If funding is not received, individual is unable to continue program)

 

ISRTP Online Application

Applicant Information

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Address(Required)

Personal Statement

Personal statement detailing plans for research and how to develop sleep research in country of origin. Personal statements should be no longer than 500 words and answer the following questions:

  • What is your background and experience in your research area(s)?
  • Why do you want to be a Mentee in the ISRTP and what do you hope to accomplish through this program?
  • What would you like to research within the scope of this Mentorship and why are you interested in being matched to the host site that you selected?
  • What potential contribution can you provide to your host Mentor and/or Site?
  • How do you hope this Mentorship will advance your training and how do you plan to further your training after you finish this program?
  • How will you develop sleep research and medicine in your home country?
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Supporting Documents

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Letter of support from home mentor related to academic performance, with comment on trainee's current percentage of research, education, and clinical time
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Letter of support from two members of home institution who are active in research
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Copy of funding letter or evidence of funding OR provisional status until letter of funding received

Final Review and Confirmation

Please take a moment to review your application information and ensure everything is correct.

Please also confirm that you have completed the other elements (listed below) of your application. Your application cannot be considered until each of these elements has been completed or confirmed.

Once you are ready, click the "Submit Application" button below.

Application Checklist(Required)