Program Overview
What this grant is
The Wesper Device Grant Program is designed to help eligible research teams launch or expand studies by reducing upfront device barriers. Grants are awarded to protocols with clear scientific value, feasible operations, and a plan to disseminate findings.
What the grant is not
This is not a general sponsorship program or a substitute for full trial funding. It’s targeted support to accelerate evidence generation and pilot feasibility
Who Should Apply
Ideal applicants
- University and academic medical center investigators
- Sleep labs and research institutes
- DME and care networks conducting outcomes research
- Students, fellows, and early-career investigators with strong mentorship
Priority study themes
- Access and equity in sleep diagnostics
- Longitudinal sleep + cardiometabolic outcomes
- Validation and comparative methods
- Real-world evidence on operational impact
What Recipients Receive
Grant support may include:
- Device access for an approved participant cohort
- Dropship logistics to reduce site burden
- Participant enablement materials (instructions + reminders)
- Data delivery configuration aligned to endpoints
- Study launch support (kickoff + operational check-ins)
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated on:
- Scientific merit & clarity of endpoints
- Feasibility (sample size, timelines, operational plan)
- Potential impact (publishability, clinical relevance, access)
- Fit with Wesper capabilities and data outputs
- Plan for dissemination (poster, manuscript, preprint, etc.)
How To Apply
Apply easily:
- Submit the application (5–10 minutes)
- Protocol fit review (we may request a short follow-up call)
- Decision + grant scope (cohort size, support included, timeline)
- Onboarding + launch
Grant awards are subject to program terms, availability, and study feasibility. Applicants are responsible for all applicable institutional approvals and participant consent.
"With increasing data on the value of longitudinal assessments of sleep apnea, Wesper’s technology may facilitate improved patient care and outcomes in the realm of sleep disorders"
Dr. Atul Malhotra, MD.
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