The European Peptide Society is a non-profit association established for the public benefit to promote in Europe and in neighbouring countries the advancement of education and scientific study of the chemistry, biochemistry, biology and pharmacology of peptides.

The EPS publishes, in co-operation with John Wiley & Sons, the Journal of Peptide Science and the EPS Newsletter.

The EPS also organizes the European Peptide Symposium every two years, sponsors local and specialised meetings and workshops, and supports and promotes young scientists with travel grants and dedicated seminars.