AAPS: A. Allen Graffham Paleontology Research Grant

AAPS: A. Allen Graffham Paleontology Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The A. Allen Graffham Paleontology Research Grant, administered by the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences, provides $1000 annually to support researchers publishing on specimens collected by AAPS members. Established in honor of A. Allen Graffham, a pioneering figure in paleontology, this grant fosters collaboration and acknowledges contributions to the field. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with AAPS members and prioritize proper acknowledgment of fossil sources in their research.

Overview

The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS), is a non-profit organization, composed primarily of professional commercial paleontologists who promote science. This organization maintains and administers several privately funded grants that are available to researchers and educators worldwide. This grant will be awarded by a majority vote of the membership attending the annual meeting in Tucson every February. Allen was a founding member of AAPS, our first President, and served on the Board of Directors from the late 1970's through the 1980's. In 2004 he was awarded the Sternberg Medal by the AAPS, the highest award given by this organization recognizing his life-long contributions and achievements in the field of paleontology. Allen passed away on July 13, 2009 at age 90 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. A. Allen Graffham Research Grant The A. Allen Graffham Research Grant, is a $1000 grant which will be awarded to a researcher that will publish on specimens collected by, or in collaboration with, AAPS members. The AAPS will offer this research grant annually to a scientist, researcher, or student in paleontology. This grant will be awarded by a majority vote of the membership attending the annual meeting in Tucson every February. The applicant must qualify and meet the approval of the Board of Directors. Because a majority of our members are active collectors, we request that the applicant must utilize, publish, and acknowledge which member the fossils came from along with acknowledging the AAPS as a grant provider.  Further acquisitions of fossils for continued research may also be an acceptable use.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The funds may be used for publication costs, technical costs, further collecting costs, or other research costs.Further acquisitions of fossils for continued research may also be an acceptable use.This grant which will be awarded to a selected researcher that will publish on specimens collected by, or in collaboration with, AAPS members.The AAPS will offer this research grant annually to a scientist, researcher, or student in paleontology.