ICSSR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides financial support to young and mid-career social science researchers, offering a monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000, a contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 per annum, and institutional overhead. Eligible applicants must be Indian citizens under 45 years of age with a Ph.D. in a social science discipline and proven research competence.

केंद्रीय नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India

मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry of Education

नोडल विभाग: Department Of Higher Education

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: शिक्षा और अध्ययन

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Universities and higher education

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: ICSSR Fellowships, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Social Science Research, Research Promotion, Social Scientists

विवरण

This scheme is open to Indian citizens under the age of 45 who hold a Ph.D. and have demonstrated research ability through earlier publications. All candidates must be affiliated with a Ministry of Education or UGC-recognized public-funded Indian university, and a senior faculty member (not less than an Associate Professor) from the same institution must supervise their study. The fellowship offers a ₹31,000 monthly grant and ₹20,000 annual contingency grant for a period of two years. The applications for the fellowship are invited through advertising on the ICSSR website and social media platforms. The scheme covers a wide range of disciplines under the discipline of social sciences, with 26 major areas including priority research topics. In addition to conducting full-time research, fellows are expected to provide progress updates on a regular basis and publish at least two research publications in reputable journals. The final submission includes published articles, audited financial data, summaries, and a book-length report. Given India's social science ecosystem, it seeks to promote research excellence, evidence-based research, and scholarship that is also relevant to policymakers.

लाभ

  • 1) Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.31 000 per month 2) Contingency Grant @ Rs.20 000 per annum 3) API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time 4) Institutional overhead (7.5%) – supports the hosting institution
  1. Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.31,000 per month
  2. Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum
  3. API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time
  4. Institutional overhead (7.5%) – supports the hosting institution.

पात्रता

  1. The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  2. Must be under 45 years of age (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
  3. Must possess a Ph.D. in a social science discipline.
  4. Must have demonstrable research competence via publications.
  5. Must affiliate with a public-funded Indian institution approved for Ph.D.
  6. Must have a supervisor who is a serving faculty (Associate Professor or above).
  7. Applicant must not be a defaulter of any ICSSR grant/project/fellowship.

अपवर्जन

  1. Those who are not fulfilling the edibility criteria.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section.
Step 02: Click on Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

What is the monthly fellowship amount?
₹31,000 per month.
What is the contingency grant used for?
Research-related expenses like books, fieldwork, and stationery.
Do I need to have publications?
Yes, fellows are expected to publish at least two peer-reviewed papers.
How is the fellowship amount disbursed?
The amount is disbursed in instalments through the affiliating institution upon submission of the required reports and bills.
Can I apply if I am over 45?
Only if you qualify for SC/ST/PwD categories - age relaxation (up to 5 years).
Is it mandatory to have a Ph.D. before applying?
Yes, Ph.D. is required at the time of application.
Can the research topic be the same as my Ph.D. thesis?
No, it must be an original and distinct study.
Can I apply if I am affiliated with a private university?
No, only public-funded institutions are eligible.
Can I have any other job or project during the fellowship?
No, full-time research is mandatory.
Where can I apply for the fellowship?
Through the ICSSR website during the open call.
What language can I use for the proposal?
English or Hindi (Unicode 8/UTF-8).
Can I submit multiple applications under this scheme?
No, only one application is allowed per call.
What documents are required after selection?
All the documents mentioned in the call or as communicated via phone or email.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status