The mission of the ASP Conservation Fund is to support primate conservation efforts, particularly by recognizing and aiding colleagues and students from primate habitat countries. Through awards and grants, the Fund aims to bolster conservation initiatives by providing both financial support and prestige to its recipients, thereby making a lasting impact on primate conservation globally.
The ASP Small Research Grant supports research into primates spanning a wide range of areas including behavior, social organization, development, reproduction, physiology, anatomy, and evolution. The grant prioritizes innovative and high-quality research proposals based on their merit, originality, methodological approach, and potential impact. Priority is given to first-time applicants, especially those from developing or primate-range countries. This grant is open to various research settings, including fields, zoos, laboratories, and sanctuaries, ensuring a broad scope of potential research impacts.