Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies

About AABS The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies The AABS promotes research and education in Baltic Studies by sponsoring meetings and conferences, supporting publications, sustaining a program of scholarships, grants, and prizes, and disseminating news of current interest in Baltic Studies. What We Do The primary function of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) is to provide an open forum where scholars can present their views on all facets of inquiry connected to Baltic Studies. The Association may partner with other learned societies and with universities on specific projects such as conferences and the furthering of education in relevant areas. The Association does not advocate on matters of public policy or issue public statements. History of AABS Founded on December 1, 1968, at the first conference on Baltic Studies at the University of Maryland, the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies is an international educational and scholarly non-profit organization. Since 1991, it has been a constituent member of the American Council of Learned Societies.