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.

2027 Theme: Sleep & the Developing Brain

The theme for 2027 is “Sleep & the Developing Brain”. We are inviting infographic submissions that combine text and visuals to illustrate the connection between sleep and the developing brain. Your infographic should highlight how healthy sleep supports brain development during childhood and adolescence and draw on scientific evidence demonstrating the benefits of sleep for learning, memory, emotional health, and cognitive functioning.

Eligibility Criteria

The SRS Infographic Contest is open to both SRS members and nonmembers. You are eligible to participate if you are:

• An SRS member in any membership category
• An undergraduate student, entering individually or as part of a team
• A high school student, entering individually or as part of a team

Guidelines for Artwork:

The purpose is to celebrate storytelling and data visualization skills rooted in genuine human insight. The goal is to produce an infographic that blends compelling narrative, striking visuals, and accurate scientific information – crafted primarily by you. Within the application, you must indicate your use of generative AI whether that be idea generation, text generation, or visual graphics. Each applicant must confirm that they are responsible for all facts and statements and indicate what generative AI tools were used, if any, for the submission.

Winning Submissions
Winners will be selected from both the Member category and the Undergraduate/High School category and 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.

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 11:59pm CT

SRS 2026 Infographic Contest Winners – Better Sleep Builds Better Social Connections