The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment 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 1995. The Melissa Institute provides scholarship awards to support violence prevention research.
Scholarship Details
- Supports doctoral dissertation research related to violence prevention and/or treatment
- Funds may be used for research expenses such as subject fees, computer time, and equipment
- Award funds cannot be used for tuition, personal travel, or personal expenses
- Recipients are selected annually on or after May 1st
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral dissertation program
- Must have an approved dissertation proposal before submitting an application
- Dissertation research must address violence prevention and/or treatment
Application Process
- Prepare a dissertation title and a 300 to 500 word abstract of the proposed study
- Include the hypotheses, research design, subject description, proposed measures, data analysis plan, budget justification, and project timeline
- Submit a curriculum vitae that includes scientific publications, presentations, and a brief career plan
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from your dissertation advisor
- Include the approved dissertation proposal with committee signatures and the required dissertation flyer
- Email the complete application package to The Melissa Institute
- If selected, provide a copy of the full proposal, committee approval documentation, a headshot, a short biography, and any additional requested materials such as a brief acceptance video
Annual selection will be on or after May 1st. Winners will be required to submit one copy of the full proposal and documentation of committee approval, a headshot, and a short biography. Winners may also be asked to create a short video accepting the scholarship and discussing their proposal.
