ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Doctoral Fellowships to support full-time Ph.D. scholars engaged in high-quality research in the field of social and human sciences. These fellowships are awarded to Indian research scholars registered in Ph.D. programs at UGC-recognized u
About the ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
The Fellowship is aimed at promoting original, socially relevant, and policy-focused research in the social sciences. The fellowship provides financial support through a monthly grant of ₹20,000 and an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000 for up to two years, with an initial award period of one year, which is renewed for the second year subject to fulfilment of requisite criteria. It also offers institutional and short-term fellowships including a six-month short term fellowship for scholars nearing Ph.D. submission (minimum three years of completed PhD research) and a standalone contingency grant of ₹62,500 for specific research needs. Applications are invited through ICSSR’s website and social media platforms. Fellows are expected to pursue full-time research, submit regular progress reports, and provide a final submission that includes published work, a book-length thesis, and audited financial records. Given India's social science ecosystem, it seeks to promote research excellence, evidence-based research, and scholarship that is also relevant to policymakers.
Benefits
- Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month
- Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be a full-time bonafide Ph.D. scholar in a social science discipline in a UGC-recognized university, deemed-to-be university, institute of national importance, ICSSR Research Institute, or college with approved Ph.D. programme.
- The Ph.D. topic must have been confirmed by the DRC/authorised statutory body of the institution on or before the last date of call for applications.
- Age must be below 40 years as on the last date of application.
- Age relaxation of 5 years allowed for SC/ST/OBC-(NCL) candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
- Must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in post-graduation, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-(NCL)/PwD).
How to Apply for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
Application mode: Online
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section.
Step 02: Click on Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.
Exclusions
- Those who are not fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship scheme?
The Fellowship is aimed at promoting original, socially relevant, and policy-focused research in the social sciences. The fellowship provides financial support through a monthly grant of ₹20,000 and an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000 for up to two years, with an initial awar…
Who is eligible for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship?
Applicant must be an Indian citizen. Must be a full-time bonafide Ph.D. scholar in a social science discipline in a UGC-recognized university, deemed-to-be university, institute of national importance, ICSSR Research Institute, or college with approved Ph.D. programme. The Ph.D. topic must have bee…
What benefits does ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship provide?
Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum
How can I apply for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship?
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section. Step 02: Click on Doctoral Fellowship Scheme. Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal. Step 04: Fill the online application form. Step 05: Upload documents and submit.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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