Research Travel Grant

Research Travel Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Textile Society Of America Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Summary

The Textile Society of America offers a Research Travel Grant to support its members in conducting textile-focused research. Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 can be used for visiting museum collections, engaging with artists, studying special exhibitions, and more. The total amount awarded will be distributed to 1-2 recipients based on need, project relevance, and the scope of travel. This initiative promotes an inclusive exchange of knowledge about textiles globally.

Overview

Mission Statement Building a foundation of anti-racism and a culture of care, the mission of the Textile Society of America is to foster an international collective community—diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible—for the exchange and dissemination of knowledges and experiences about textiles worldwide. Research Travel Grant The TSA Textile Research Travel Grant supports TSA members in traveling to conduct textile-focused research. This may include visiting museum collections, engaging with artists or weavers in their local environments, studying special exhibitions, or other research opportunities centered on the study of actual textiles. Applicants may request $500–$1,000, depending on the scope of travel (local, national, or international). TSA will award a total of up to $1,000, to be disbursed across 1–2 recipients. Award levels will be determined based on need, project relevance, and travel scale.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The grant may be used for travel to conduct research in a museum, to meet with weavers or artists in their studio and/or local home environments, to see a special textile exhibition, etc. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You must be a current TSA member to receive this grant.

Ineligibility

The grant is not intended for travel to TSA symposia.