The Palaeontological Association (PalAss for short) is a charitable organisation[1] based in the UK founded in 1957 for the promotion of the study of palaeontology and its allied sciences.

The latter is the successor to the now discontinued Special Papers in Palaeontology.

In addition, the Palaeontology Newsletter is published 3 times per year, and the Field Guides to Fossils series covering important palaeontological biotas is published in book form.

The Association confers a number of awards, including the Gertrude Elles Award for high-quality public engagement; the Mary Anning Award for outstanding contributions from those not professionally employed in palaeontology; the Hodson Award for exceptional early-career achievement; the President's Medal as a mid-career award; and the organisation's highest award for exceptional lifetime achievement, the Lapworth Medal.

[2] Source: The Palaeontological Association Medal and Award Winners List