Research grant

ICSSR research programmes

Indian Council of Social Science Research · India
Next deadline
A second call for the ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026-27 was announced on 21 October 2026 (see the ICSSR notice for the deadline). Other schemes: research projects, fellowships, seminar and conference grants, publication grants.
Funding
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Type
Research project grant
Who it is for
Early-career faculty, Mid-career faculty, Senior faculty
Disciplines
Social sciences
Status
Open

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Details last checked on 21 October 2026. Deadlines and rules change every cycle. Always confirm on the official Indian Council of Social Science Research page before applying.

About this grant

Research projects, fellowships and conference support in the social sciences.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the ICSSR research programmes?
Check the eligibility rules on the official Indian Council of Social Science Research page.

What is the deadline for the ICSSR research programmes?
A second call for the ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026-27 was announced on 21 October 2026 (see the ICSSR notice for the deadline). Other schemes: research projects, fellowships, seminar and conference grants, publication grants. Always confirm on the official page.

How much funding does the ICSSR research programmes offer?
Funding amounts are set by Indian Council of Social Science Research for each call. See the official page for current figures.

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