CSA Travel Research Grant

Next application deadline: September 1, 2008 Description The CSA Travel Research Grant has been established to aid individual non-student members of the Costume Society of America in traveling to collections for research purposes. This $1500 grant for travel to any library, archive, museum or other collection or site is designed to further an on-going research project. It is not limited to academic study, nor to those with academic affiliation. It is hoped that the research project being addressed will be presented at either a regional or a national CSA symposium. This grant is currently offered every other year. Purpose For any CSA non-student member, to assist travel to collections for research purposes. Requirements Candidates must be members of the Costume Society of America for at least the past two years. Proof must be given that work on the project is already underway. The applicant must provide evidence of the need to visit a specific collection, and provide a letter of confirmation from that collection. Application Send four copies of a letter of application (no more than two pages) addressing the above criteria.  Include: The name of the collection and projected date of visit. A description of the project under way. Evidence of work accomplished to date. Reasons for visiting the designated collection. Projected completion date. What audience the project will be directed to. Attach: Current curriculum vitae Letter from the designated collection confirming permission for an appointment and availability of material to be consulted. Summary projected budget (one page maximum) Grant Schedule This grant is offered in alternate years. Completed applications must be postmarked by September 1 and mailed to: Costume Society of America 203 Towne Centre Drive Hillsborough, NJ 08844 The recipient will be notified in November. Funds must be used by the recipient between March and December of the following year, and a report of activities, including an expense report with receipts, sent to the national office by December 31.