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CSA Scholars' Roundtable Honor

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Due: November 15, 2026

No min. GPA required

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CSA Scholars' Roundtable Honor, with an application deadline in November, offers 4 awards that vary in amount.

Description

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. 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 discussion 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. This year's Symposium's theme, "Re-Cycles of Dress," forms the basis for the Scholars' Roundtable. The goal of the roundtable is to examine the historic and current practices across the field, in the context of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability, and to spark ideas for CSA's role in the sustainable advancement of dress studies. Members are encouraged to view the concept of sustainability as an on-going practice; one that addresses the past while offering tools for the present and strategies for shaping our collective future. All members of CSA are invited to apply to participate in this roundtable discussion. Nominees should be those who have particular experience in or insight into as aspect of the elected scholarly issue; are interested in considering and debating the issue from many angles; have done or who are doing innovative work in the field of costume; and are willing to work collaboratively and help to lead a dynamic discussion. To nominate someone for this honor, nominator's must send the person's name and contact information along with a brief statement of why this nominee is a good candidate for this year's roundtable. Interested scholars are welcome to nominate themselves. Once nominations have been received, nominees will be asked to submit an essay and their curriculum vitae or resume. Please visit the award's website or contact the Costume Society of America for more information.

CSA Scholars' Roundtable Honor

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