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Peter Brooks International RLS State of the Science Young Investigator Award Application

September 23–26, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
Herndon, Virginia

The RLS Foundation invites abstract submissions for the Peter Brooks Young Investigator Award, recognizing early-career researchers whose work advances the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of restless legs syndrome.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their original research for consideration by June 30. Selected Young Investigators will have the opportunity to present their work as a poster session during the Peter Brooks State of the Science International Conference in Herndon, VA (Sep 23-26) to an international audience of leading scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates, and to contribute to shaping future research priorities in RLS.

The RLS Foundation will reimburse up to $1500 for domestic (US-based) presenters and $2500 for international presenters.
Eligibility Requirements
The abstract must be submitted by the first author.
The first author must present the work at the conference.
The first author must be either:
  • within 10 years of receiving an MD or PhD, or
  • within 3 years of publishing their first RLS-related peer-reviewed manuscript.

Award recipients will be recognized during the conference and in official meeting materials. Select applicants will receive support and complimentary registration.
Speaker Information
1.Full Name
2.Credentials (MD, PhD, etc.)
3.Email Address
4.Country
5.Age
6.Date of MD, PhD completion
Presentation Information
7.Title of Abstract
8.Advisor/Mentor Name (if applicable)
9.Advisor/Mentor Email Address (if applicable)
Abstract
10.Please provide the abstract in the text box below. Please limit it to 250-words.
Additional Notes
11.Please share any additional information that may assist us in supporting your participation.