Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/ Organisations of Social Scientists including Universities, Colleges and Research Institutes for Publication/ Running of their Research Journal(s)
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides Grants-in-Aid to professional associations, organisations of s...
Up to Rs. 8,00,000 for multiple journals by a single organisation.
Rs. 1,00,000 support for journals with commercial publishers (editorial cost only)with a ceiling of Rs. 2,00,000 if the organisation publishes more than one journal.
Additional support for publishing back issues or special issues.
Amount is disbursed in two instalments, first installment is 90% and second will be 10%, which will be released after submitting Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilisation Certificate
Eligibility (who can apply)
Must be a university, college, research institute, or registered association.
Journals must follow professional publishing standards (peer review, citations, etc.).
In case it's a privately funded institution or association of social scientists, it should be registered under Societies of Registration Act, 1860.
Must submit audited accounts and annual reports for the last three years.
SC/ST category journals must focus on SC/ST-related research themes.
Grant-in-Aid may be provided to journals being published in regional languages and translation thereof.
How to Apply
**Online**
No StepActionDocuments Required1.Advertisement & Receipt of ApplicationsPRS Division publishes advertisements or accepts applications throughout the year.1.
Application Form, 2.
Organisation Profile2.Preliminary Scrutiny by PRS DivisionVerification of eligibility and completeness.1.
Three Years’ Audited Accounts & Annual Reports, 2.
Peer Review Statement3.Proposal to Member SecretaryPRS Division seeks approval to hold an Expert Committee Meeting.Summary of Eligible Applications4.Expert Committee Meeting for EvaluationCommittee reviews and recommends applications.All documents submitted with the application5.Approval of RecommendationsMinutes approved by Member Secretary and ICSSR Council.Minutes of Expert Committee Meeting
Communication to ApplicantsAward letters issued to selected applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/ Organisations of Social Scientists including Universities, Colleges and Research Institutes for Publication/ Running of their Research Journal(s) / what is the eligibility?
1. Must be a university, college, research institute, or registered association.
2. Journals must follow professional publishing standards (peer review, citations, etc.).
3. In case it's a privately funded institution or association of social scientists, it should be registered under S...
What are the benefits of Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/ Organisations of Social Scientists including Universities, Colleges and Research Institutes for Publication/ Running of their Research Journal(s)?
1) Grant up to Rs. 5,00,000 per annum per journal.
2) Up to Rs. 8,00,000 for multiple journals by a single organisation.
3) Rs. 1,00,000 support for journals with commercial publishers (editorial cost only)with a ceiling of Rs. 2,00,000 if the organisation publishes more than one journal....
How to apply online for Scheme of Grant-in-Aid for Professional Associations/ Organisations of Social Scientists including Universities, Colleges and Research Institutes for Publication/ Running of their Research Journal(s)?
**Online**
S. No StepActionDocuments Required1.Advertisement & Receipt of ApplicationsPRS Division publishes advertisements or accepts applications throughout the year.1. Application Form, 2. Organisation Profile2.Preliminary Scrutiny by PRS DivisionVerification of eligib...