The National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS) is a standing committee of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that facilitates the information exchange between regional, state, and municipal academies of sciences and supports their work with student scientists. One purpose of NAAS is to serve its members by enabling them to work together toward common goals, but also when possible to assist their independent undertakings. A key area of common interest across member academies is to promote the participation of young people in the sciences.

Honorary AAAS Memberships
Annually, each NAAS member academy nominates two secondary school and two college students for one-year honorary junior memberships in AAAS. As members of AAAS, the students receive the magazine Science each week for a year and a certificate of membership. Applications for Honorary Student Memberships may be obtained online and then submitted by mail to the member academies.

Research Grants
To improve research in the sciences by secondary school students, AAAS provides funds to NAAS member academies to support research by secondary students. Typically, ten to twelve small grants are awarded each year. Applications for Student Research Grants may be obtained online and then submitted by mail to the member academies.