CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant
The CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant funds original student research on North American costume, requiring a symposium presentation and journal publication.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 for research; up to $600 for symposium travel and registration
Summary: Supports original research in North American costume by student CSA members, with required presentation and publication.
Description
The CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant provides financial support to undergraduate or graduate students who are members of the Costume Society of America (CSA) and are conducting original research in the field of North American costume. Named in honor of pioneering costume curator and educator Stella Blum, the grant is intended to foster scholarship and advance the study of costume history. Awardees receive funds to support their research project, and are expected to present their findings at the CSA National Symposium and submit an article for publication in the CSA journal, Dress.
