2026 Rising Voices Application Now Open!

Raise Your Voice

Project Sleep is now accepting applications for our 2026 Rising Voices training, taking place online May 1 through June 5! This leadership program trains people with sleep disorders to effectively raise awareness and shatter stigma through public speaking.

Rising Voices combines the power of authentic storytelling with expert communication strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Graduates are equipped to share their stories with healthcare providers, universities, local communities, news outlets, podcasts, blogs, and beyond. Learn more about the Rising Voices program mission and development.

Please review the schedule and read important details below before applying.

Important Details

• Eligibility: To be considered for the program, applicants must be age 18 or older and diagnosed with a sleep disorder. We will evaluate qualified applicants based on enthusiasm and commitment and aim to have a diverse set of participants that represents a wide range of demographics and backgrounds. International applicants are welcome; the course is in English.
• Commitment: The training takes about 3 – 4 hours per week over the five-week course. In addition, participants are expected to spend about 20 – 30 hours over the next year to fulfill the program’s core goals. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so please be considerate of fellow applicants and apply only if you can fulfill this commitment.
• Cost: There is a $75 tuition fee to enroll in the program. We welcome all applicants regardless of ability to pay. A reduced tuition fee is available.
• Online Learning: These trainings are conducted online, NO travel is required and there are no required meetings. Participants submit weekly assignments via an online portal and there are optional video meetings to ask questions and foster connections between fellow Rising Voices trainees and staff.

See Examples

Watch examples of our Rising Voices speakers sharing their stories in this video series and live story sharing series.

Apply Today

The application deadline is March 1, 2026. We will inform applicants of our decision in early March.