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 hu...
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
**Online**
Visit [ICSSR website](https://www.icssr.org) - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section.
Click on Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Fill the online application form.
Upload documents and submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship / what is the eligibility?
1) Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2) 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.
3) The Ph.D. t...
What are the benefits of ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship?
1) Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month
2) Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum
How to apply online for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship?
**Online**
Step 01: Visit [ICSSR website](https://www.icssr.org) - 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...