Belfer-Aptman Scholars Award for Dissertation Research
Direct application
$2,500
3 winners
Eligibility
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
Doctoral students in accredited programs from any academic discipline whose dissertation addresses violence prevention or treatment may apply for the Belfer-Aptman Scholars Award through The Melissa Institute by April 1.
Three $2,500 awards support expenses directly related to dissertation research. Candidates must have an approved dissertation proposal before applying and submit the application electronically.
The Melissa Institute honors Melissa Aptman and funds research that advances violence prevention. Winners may be asked to provide a biography and short video about their proposal.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Electronically submitted application.
- Approved dissertation/thesis proposal report with committee signatures.
- Curriculum vitae or resume, including publications, presentations, and career plans.
- Dissertation title.
- Letter of recommendation from dissertation advisor.
- Research abstract, budget justification, and project timeline.
- Report of approved dissertation/thesis proposal with committee signatures
- Curriculum vitae / resume (including scientific publications, presentations, and a description of career plans)
- Dissertation title
- Letter of recommendation from dissertation advisor
- Budget justification (separate from the abstract word count)
- Research must focus on violence prevention and/or treatment; award funds dissertation research expenses only (not tuition/personal travel/personal expenses)
- Award funds may be used only for dissertation-research expenses, not tuition, personal travel, or personal expenses.
- Winners may be asked for a biography and short video about their proposal.