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Dissertation Research Award
The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention is a not-for-profit educational, research and consultative organization that was established to honor the memory of Melissa Aptman, a Miami native who was murdered in May 5, 1995. The Melissa Institute provides scholarship awards to support violence prevention research.
The Melissa Institute is offering three awards of $2,000 each. The awards are available to graduate students from any discipline who address issues of violence prevention and/or treatment. The award must be used to support expenses that are directly related to the dissertation research (e.g., subject fees, computer time, equipment). It may not be used for tuition, personal travel or personal expenses.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be students in a bona fide doctoral dissertation program.
Candidates may be from any academic discipline.
Applicants must have had their dissertation proposal approved by their dissertation committee prior to their application to The Melissa Institute.
To Apply:
Applicants must include the following information in their submission:
- A two-page cover letter describing in detail the proposed research project and a brief explanation of proposed use of funds (i.e., a budget);
- A curriculum vitae, including any scientific publications and presentations and a brief description of your career plan;
- A letter of recommendation from your dissertation advisor.
- Please submit one copy of your proposal and accompanying documentation. No electronic submissions accepted.
Application deadline is April 1 of each year. Annual selection is in May. Winners will be required to submit one copy of the full proposal and documentation of committee approval.
Mail Application to:
The Melissa Institute
Dissertation Research Award
Attn: Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
6200 SW 73 Street w Miami, Fl 33143
Phone: 305-668-5210 w Fax: 305-668-5211
E-mail: Melissa Institute
Website: www.melissainstitute.org
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