Last updated October 13, 2025
World Sleep Society facilitates international, multidisciplinary discussions of basic, translational, and clinical sleep research.
World Sleep Society operates several programs and initiatives to support the international sleep research community:
- World Sleep congress
- Sleep Medicine Journal (published by Elsevier)
- International Sleep Research Training Program
World Sleep Congress
The World Sleep congress is the premier international meeting for sleep and circadian science and medicine. The congress is normally held every two years. The next World Sleep congress is in Montreal, Canada over September 10 – 15, 2027.
The World Sleep congress features a comprehensive program from basic science to clinical practice. Presentation opportunities include symposia, oral abstracts, and poster abstracts. Keynotes and course faculty are invited by the Program Committee to feature the world’s leading experts in their respective areas of sleep health.
You can follow updates to the World Sleep congress at worldsleepcongress.com.
You can find previous scientific programs linked on the Congress History page for reference.
Sleep Medicine Journal
Sleep Medicine is the official journal of World Sleep Society. All individual members receive online access as a membership benefit.
New or renewed members should receive a notification from Elsevier, the publisher, when their access is available. No action by the member is required to request access. However, if you encounter a delay, please contact [email protected].
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International Sleep Research Training Program
The International Sleep Research Training Program (ISRTP) is a one-on-one mentorship program in sleep research. Each mentee is matched with a specific mentor in their field of interest, moving to the mentor’s institution for the duration of the program. The program is one year long (July through June).
Mentees complete a research project and undergo additional training in research project management, scientific communication, and leadership. Mentees regularly meet online with the other mentees in their cohort and receive funding to attend the World Sleep congress. Over forty mentees have participated in ISRTP, creating a worldwide network of young and mid-career sleep researchers.
Learn more about ISRTP at worldsleepsociety.org/ISRTP.