$2,500 Mensa Foundation’s Dissertation Mini-Grant

Dissertation Mini-Grant

The Mensa Foundation Dissertation Mini-Grant awards $2,500 to advanced doctoral students conducting innovative research that expands our understanding of intelligence, creativity, and gifted education.

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Submissions must focus on building knowledge related to intelligence, creativity, or gifted education. Proposals may include original research findings, theoretical frameworks, or reviews that offer fresh perspectives and meaningful contributions to these fields.

Nominee Information

First Name(Required)

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Address

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Submission Information

Dissertation Proposal Title(Required)

Funding Amount Requested (up to $2500)(Required)

Start Date of Research Project(Required)

End Date of Research Project(Required)

Abstract of Proposed Research Project(Required)

Enter the abstract of your proposed research project (250 words maximum).

Potential Contribution of Study(Required)

Briefly describe the potential contribution this study will make to the field of gifted education (250 words maximum).

Approved Dissertation Proposal (PDF file only)(Required)

Upload your approved dissertation proposal that must include the following: Narrative statement of the problem, conceptual or theoretical framework, research questions/hypotheses to be tested, a brief review of the literature, a description of your methodology and data analysis plan including approach to avoid bias, and a list of references cited.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Dissertation Budget Proposal (PDF file only)(Required)

Submit a budget proposal with cost breakdown not to exceed $2,500. Awards may be granted for any amount between $500-$2,500.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

University Transcript (PDF file only)(Required)

Upload a current transcript that includes your most recent semester GPA. This may be an unofficial copy.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF file only)(Required)

Upload a current CV or résumé that includes your employment and education history, relevant graduate courses completed, recent publications and presentations, relevant professional affiliations and memberships, leadership and volunteer service to the field of gifted education, psychology, or a related field.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Letters of Support (PDF files only)(Required)

Please upload at least one signed and dated letter of support from your dissertation advisor or faculty member that includes a statement of your current dissertation proposal approval and progress toward the degree with an estimated date of completion. The letter should address the applicant’s potential for success in the field, qualifications and research experience and include the advisor/faculty member’s contact information.

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I certify that the accompanying submission is solely my own work, that I have read and understand the rules and conditions set above, and that I meet all of them. I agree to accept the judges' decisions as final. I understand that any award may be revoked, in the Mensa Foundation's sole discretion, for: failure to meet the rules and conditions; failure to embody the values, mission, and vision of the Mensa Foundation; committing acts that negatively affect the reputation and goodwill of the Mensa Foundation and/or American Mensa; acts of academic dishonesty or misappropriation; conviction of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; and/or falsifying information submitted with this application.(Required)

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