Founded in 1924, the American Society of Parasitologists is an organization comprising around 700 scientists from academia, industry, and government dedicated to the study and teaching of the scientific discipline of parasitology. Its members are involved in advancing parasitology across various scientific fields including behavior, biochemistry, ecology, immunology, molecular biology, and more.
The American Society of Parasitologists offers small grants specifically aimed at students engaged in the study of parasitology. This program, established in 2004, provides financial support to one graduate student ($1000) and one undergraduate student ($500) to aid in their research endeavors within the field of parasitology.