ASP Small Research Grant

ASP Small Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Primatologists
Amount: US $500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The ASP Small Research Grant, offered by the American Society of Primatologists, supports research aimed at understanding the complexities of primate behavior, social structures, and evolution. With funding between $500 and $2000 for one year, it encourages innovative proposals that test crucial hypotheses in primatology. Priority is given to first-time applicants and those from developing regions, ensuring a diverse range of research opportunities in the field.

Overview

Mission ASP is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional organization dedicated to the scientific study of primates. The membership of ASP is a diverse community of individuals who support research and facilitate better science about primates, ensure the conservation and welfare of primates, and educate the public and policymakers about primates. Vision The vision of ASP is to be an interdisciplinary organization that advances the scientific study, conservation, and welfare of primates. Guiding Principles The American Society of Primatologists: Values all primates, primatologists, and ethically sound and scientifically valid research with nonhuman primates.Promotes, exchanges, values, and supports scientific research and education about non-human primates.Believes that animal welfare is a cornerstone of good science and supports policies that ensure the health and safety of primates in research.Supports primate and habitat conservation.Shares resources through multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation.Provides and supports training for practitioners, students, and primatologists in primate habitat countries.Values strengthening the connection with its official journal American Journal of Primatology (AJP). ASP Small Research Grant This funding mechanism supports research designed to test hypotheses about the proximate and ultimate processes that influence primate behavior, social organization, development, reproduction, physiology, anatomy and/or evolution. Grant proposals are invited for the ASP Small Research Grant. Award amounts range from $500 to $2000, and will be for a period of one year. This funding mechanism supports research designed to test hypotheses about the proximate and ultimate processes that influence primate behavior, social organization, development, reproduction, physiology, anatomy and/or evolution.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate and graduate student applicants must have a sponsor/mentor. The applicant must be formally affiliated with an institution that can assure that the funds are used appropriately (e.g., Primate Center, University, Foundation or established Field Program).Research grants should be designed to test hypotheses about the proximate and ultimate processes that influence primate behavior, social organization, development, reproduction, welfare, physiology, anatomy and/or evolution.In general, ASP only grants funds for projects still to take place. However, if there are fees that can be paid at the end of a field season after your grant is awarded (station fees etc.), that is an allowable use of funds.In general, the ASP Small Research grants can be used for research supplies, travel for research purposes, living costs while in the field, field assistance, etc. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be ASP Members at the Student Level or above.

Ineligibility

Funds should not be used to support institutional overhead costs, build institutional infrastructure or to purchase institutional equipment that is typically provided by the sponsoring institution.Previously awarded applicants are not eligible to apply the following year after receipt of funding.Proposals focused purely on welfare or conservation activities are not eligible.Grants are not awarded to replenish monies already spent. If you have already started your project, the only way you are eligible for an ASP Small Research Grant is if you apply for portions of the project that will be implemented in the future.We do not fund overhead to universities, travel to scientific meetings, or equipment that should be available through the applicant’s institution.