Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student who is a member of the Costume Society of America (CSA)? Further, are you conducting original research in the field of North American costume? If so, you might be interested in applying for the CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant! The grant is open to CSA members currently attending university who propose a project in the field of North American costume.

The program is funded by the Costume Society of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding appearance and dress practices across the globe and throughout time. Through research, education, preservation, and design, they study the fashion of the past and anticipate its future as well. This research grant honors Stella Blum, a costume curator and founding member of the Costume Society of America. Every year, the grant awards $3,000 to one lucky recipient to help fund their project research. Recipients may earn an additional stipend of up to $600 to allow them to present the completed research at a CSA National Symposium. If you are passionate about researching North American costume and would like some help with funding, we encourage you to apply!