SRS Infographic Contest

Each year, the Sleep Research Society (SRS) hosts an Infographic Contest and encourages students and SRS members to submit an entry. The intent of this contest is to promote awareness about sleep and circadian rhythms through the creation of an Infographic (information graphic). By submitting to the SRS Infographic Contest, applicant(s) agree to provide the SRS with a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use the infographic submitted to this contest.

2026 Theme: Better Sleep Builds Better Social Connections

The theme for 2026 is “Better Sleep Builds Better Social Connections”. We are inviting infographic submissions that combine text and visuals to illustrate how better sleep promotes positive social connections. Your infographic should highlight ways in which good sleep improves social relationships and speaks to scientific evidence that supports this relationship.

Eligibility Criteria
Any individual or group of individuals enrolled in high school or in an undergraduate program, or who has evidence of being enrolled in a homeschooling program, at the time of entry is eligible. Current SRS members of any category are also eligible, but this is not required.

Winning Submissions
Winners from each category of the Contest will be notified in late February 2026. Winners will be awarded the following prizes:

  • First Prize: $125 or free SRS membership/renewal for one year, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on social media.
  • Second Prize: $75, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.
  • Third Prize: $50, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.

Note: High school or undergraduate students that submit an Infographic as a group will evenly split any prize monies among the group members.

2026 Topic: Better Sleep Builds Better Social Connections

We are inviting infographic submissions that combine text and visuals to illustrate how better sleep promotes positive social connections. Your infographic should highlight ways in which good sleep improves social relationships and speaks to scientific evidence that supports this relationship.

Submission Deadline for 2026 Infographic Contest: December 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm (CT)

Who is eligible? Any individual or group of individuals enrolled in high school or in an undergraduate program, or who has evidence of being enrolled in a homeschooling program, at the time of entry is eligible. Current SRS members of any category are also eligible, but this is not required. Winners from each category of the Contest will be awarded the following prizes:

  • First Prize: $125 or free SRS membership/renewal for one year, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on social media.
  • Second Prize: $75, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.
  • Third Prize: $50, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.

Note: High school or undergraduate students that submit an Infographic as a group will evenly split any prize monies among the group members.

Guidelines for artwork used in your infographic submission:

The following artwork is allowed:

  • Clip Art

The following artwork is NOT allowed:

  • AI Art
  • AI Text
  • Art that should be attributed (published online, etc.)

Questions? Please contact the SRS Coordinator at coordinator@srsnet.org.

SRS 2025 Infographic Contest Winners – Sleep & Caregivers

 

Katherine Shiells

First Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest
Case Western Reserve University
Undergraduate/High School Category

Parker Dillion

Second Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest
Purdue University
Undergraduate/High School Category

Nia Ojemen

Third Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest
New York University
Undergraduate/High School Category

Swathy Karamchedu, MBSS, MSc

First Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest
Harvard Medical School
SRS Member Category

Fatima Qureshi

Second Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest (Tie)
University of Houston
SRS Member Category

Grace Vincent

Second Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest (Tie)
CQUniversity
SRS Member Category

Laraib Aurangzeb

Third Place Winner of the 2025 Infographic Contest
Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
SRS Member Category

2025 Topic: Sleep & Caregivers

We are looking for infographics that combine text and pictures to show the sleep problems that people face when they are taking care of a family member or friend with a long-term illness or disability. These infographics should highlight the challenges informal caregivers face and suggest ways to help them get better sleep based on evidence-based solutions.

Submission Deadline for 2025 Infographic Contest: December 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm (CT)

Who is eligible? Any individual or group of individuals enrolled in high school or in an undergraduate program, or who has evidence of being enrolled in a homeschooling program, at the time of entry is eligible. Current SRS members of any category are also eligible, but this is not required. Winners from each category of the Contest will be awarded the following prizes:

  • First Prize: $125 or free SRS membership/renewal for one year, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on social media.
  • Second Prize: $75, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.
  • Third Prize: $50, a certificate, and their Infographic promoted on SRS social media.

Note: High school or undergraduate students that submit an Infographic as a group will evenly split any prize monies among the group members.

Guidelines for artwork used in your infographic submission:

The following artwork is allowed:

  • Clip Art

The following artwork is NOT allowed:

  • AI Art
  • AI Text
  • Art that should be attributed (published online, etc.)

Questions? Please contact the SRS Coordinator at coordinator@srsnet.org.

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