Rising Voices of Narcolepsy 2020: Now Accepting Applications

Raise Your Voice

Project Sleep is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our fourth series of Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trainings, to take place online this summer of 2020. This leadership training program helps people with narcolepsy effectively share their stories through public speaking or writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs, and beyond. Through the Rising Voices of Narcolepsy, we combine the power of authentic real-life stories with expert communication strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigmas for all those facing narcolepsy. Click here to learn more about the program’s mission and development.

Applicants may choose one of the following options:

Important Details

Eligibility: To be considered for the program, applicants must be age 18 or older and diagnosed with narcolepsy. We will evaluate qualified applicants based on enthusiasm and capability and aim to have a diverse set of participants that represents a wide range of demographics and backgrounds. International applicants are welcome, course is in English.
Commitment: The training takes about 3-4 hours per week over the month-long 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.
Online Learning: These trainings are conducted online, NO travel is required. Participants submit weekly assignments via an online portal and there are optional video meetings to ask questions and foster connections between fellow RVN trainees and staff.

See Examples

Watch examples of our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy speakers sharing their stories in this video series and monthly live story sharing series. Read examples of our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy writers published articles here.