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 article submission.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 grant plus up to $600 for symposium presentation expenses; single-year award
Summary: Supports original student research in North American costume, with expectations for symposium presentation and publication in the CSA journal.
Key Information: Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate CSA members; research must focus on North American costume.
Description
This grant supports undergraduate or graduate students conducting original research in the field of North American costume. Funded by the Costume Society of America (CSA) Endowment, the award aims to advance costume scholarship and foster academic engagement by requiring recipients to present their findings at the CSA National Symposium and submit an article to the CSA's peer-reviewed journal, Dress. The grant recognizes projects with strong methodology, significance to the field, and the potential for meaningful scholarly contribution.
