DARPA (DSO): Rapid Eye Movement Restoration and Enhancement for Sleep-deprived Trauma Adaptation (REM REST)

REM REST aims to identify neural mechanisms and demonstrate the ability to modulate REM sleep that improves stress adaptation and traumatic memory consolidation.

Phase 1 includes specification of REM mechanisms as well as the development of neuromodulation technology and protocols to enhance the mechanism(s).

Phase 2, selected performers will conduct or continue proof-of-concept human studies to demonstrate the ability to improve health or performance outcomes by enhancing REM sleep.

Funding: $1,000,000 total 

Duration: 21 months 

Research Authority due date: 7.9.23