ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers Post-Doctoral Fellowships to support young and mid-career researchers in social sciences. This scheme encourages original, quality research by scholars who have recently completed their Ph.D. in social science fields. The fellowship aims to promote advanced research and develop the next generation of social science experts in India.
What You Get
- Monthly fellowship amount to support living expenses during research period
- Research contingency grant for research materials and field work
- Flexibility to conduct research at Indian institutions or universities
- Opportunity to collaborate with established researchers and institutions
- Access to academic resources and research facilities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–45 years
- Must hold a Ph.D. degree in social sciences
- Should have completed Ph.D. recently (typically within last few years)
- Indian citizen or citizen of SAARC countries
- No upper age limit, but targeting mid-career and early-career researchers
- Must propose original research in social science disciplines
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Ph.D. Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Research Proposal
- 5. Academic Transcripts
- 6. Letter of Recommendation
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–45 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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