CSA Scholars’ Roundtable Honor Grant

CSA Scholars’ Roundtable Honor Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Costume Society of America
Last Updated: September 06, 2025

Summary

The CSA Scholars’ Roundtable Honor recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence in costume scholarship. Since its establishment in 1997, it fosters dynamic discussions on pertinent costume scholarship issues during the CSA National Symposium. Nominees are evaluated based on their innovative experiences, insights into scholarly topics, and ability to collaborate effectively. This initiative not only celebrates scholarship but also encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and engagement among scholars in the field.

Overview

The CSA Scholars’ Roundtable recognizes those who exemplify high standards in costume scholarship and charges them with leading a National Symposium event that stimulates consideration and discussion of an issue pertaining to costume scholarship. The Scholars’ Roundtable was formed in 1997 to enhance costume scholarship, taking it in innovative and interdisciplinary directions through a program at the CSA National Symposium. Presented in various formats throughout the years, under the current format a complex or potentially contentious topic relating to the field of costume studies is chosen for disscussion each year. Three to four scholars, selected for their varied insights, experiences, and viewpoints regarding that topic, each briefly explore aspects of the subject and then encourage attendees to join the discussion.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees should be those who:Are members of the Costume Society of AmericaHave particular experience in or insight into an aspect of the elected scholarly issueAre interested in considering and debating the issue from many anglesHave done or who are doing innovative work in the field of costumeAre willing to work collaboratively and help to lead a dynamic discussionNominees will be evaluated on:High standards of innovative experience/scholarshipParticular insight into, knowledge of, or experience with the issue to be discussedComplementary contribution to those of other scholars to ensure a multi-faceted discussionDemonstrated critical thinking about scholarly ideas and approachesPotential to work collaboratively to create a stimulating presentationAbility to help lead a dynamic discussion You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.