Costume Society of America Travel Research Grant

Purpose The CSA Travel Research Grant is intended to assist an Individual (non-student) Member of the Costume Society of America with travel to a library, archive, museum or other collection or site to further an ongoing research project. Description This $1500 grant, first awarded in 1996, is designed to further an ongoing research project and is not limited to academic study nor to those with academic affiliation. Recipients are encouraged to present their research to CSA members at either a regional meeting or a National CSA Symposium and to submit a short research report to DRESS. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following requirements: have been a member of the Costume Society of America for at least the past two years provide proof that work on the project is already underway provide a letter of confirmation from that collection Application Deadline The CSA Travel Research Grant will not be awarded in 2013. To apply for the 2014 Travel Research Grant, please ensure that completed applications are postmarked by January 15, 2014. Application Procedure In a letter of application of no more than two pages, include: a description of the project under way evidence of work accomplished to date name of the collection and projected date of visit reasons for visiting the designated collection projected completion date 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 of projected budget (one page maximum) Send four copies of the above to: Chair, CSA Travel Research Grant Committee Costume Society of America 390 Amwell Road, Suite 402 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 CSA Travel Research Grant Committee Chair - Phyllis Tortora Grant Schedule Applicants will be notified of results by April 1. A check for two-thirds of the funds awarded will be available on May 1. The recipient must complete travel and use funds by March 1 of the following year and submit a report of activities, including an expense report with receipts, to the National Office to receive the remaining one-third of grant funds.