The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) is a non-profit organization primarily made up of professional commercial paleontologists. Its mission is to promote science through various initiatives, including the administration of privately funded grants to support researchers and educators globally.
The AAPS administers several privately funded grants aimed at supporting the global research and education community in the field of paleontology. These grants are awarded based on a majority vote by AAPS members during their annual meeting in Tucson every February, reflecting the organization's collaborative and democratic approach to supporting scientific endeavors.