CSA Travel Research Grant
The CSA Travel Research Grant funds travel for ongoing costume studies research, supporting hands-on investigation at collections, museums, or archives for Costume Society of America members.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,100 per award; funds distributed in two installments.
Summary: Supports CSA members' travel to collections or institutions for ongoing costume-related research.
Key Information: Applicants must be non-student CSA members for at least two years prior to applying.
Description
The CSA Travel Research Grant is an annual award established by the Costume Society of America to support individual (non-student) members in traveling to collections, libraries, archives, museums, or other relevant sites to further ongoing research projects in costume studies. The grant aims to facilitate on-site research, with recipients encouraged to share their findings through presentations or publications within the CSA community. The grant specifically funds travel and research expenses and does not permit institutional overhead or operational costs.
