CSA Adele Filene Student Presenter Grant
The CSA Adele Filene Student Presenter Grant supports student research presentations in costume studies at the CSA National Symposium with funding from the Costume Society of America.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Abstract submittal) | January 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Covers day-of-presentation registration fee and up to $800 travel stipend; two awards annually.
Summary: Supports CSA student members presenting research at the CSA National Symposium with registration and travel funding.
Description
The Adele Filene Student Presenter Grant, offered by the Costume Society of America (CSA), provides financial support to student members selected to present oral research papers or research exhibits at the CSA National Symposium. The grant, named in honor of Adele Filene—a founding member and influential figure in costume studies—aims to foster the professional growth of emerging scholars in the field by covering symposium registration and offering a travel stipend. Two grants are awarded annually to encourage active student participation and engagement with CSA.
