CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant
The Stella Blum Student Research Grant funds original research on North American costume by CSA student members, supporting publication and symposium presentation.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 for research expenses; up to $600 additional stipend for symposium presentation; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports original research in North American costume by CSA student members, with opportunities for publication and presentation.
Key Information: Applicants must be CSA members enrolled in a degree program; research must focus on North American costume.
Description
This grant supports undergraduate or graduate students who are members of the Costume Society of America (CSA) in conducting original research on topics related to North American costume. Named in honor of Stella Blum, a pioneering costume curator, the grant aims to advance scholarly inquiry in costume history and practice. Recipients receive funding for research expenses and are expected to present their findings at the CSA National Symposium and submit an article for publication in the CSA journal Dress. The grant fosters the development of emerging scholars and recognizes costume as a significant academic discipline.
