ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
✓ Information verified — June 2026The 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 human sciences. These fellowships are awarded to Indian research scholars registered in Ph.D. programs at UGC-recognized u
What You Get
- Monthly financial stipend to support living expenses during Ph.D. research
- Research contingency grants to cover field work, data collection, and research materials
- Support for full-time dedicated doctoral research
- Recognition and credibility from a premier research council
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–40 years
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Should be registered as a full-time Ph.D. scholar in a UGC-recognized university
- Must be pursuing research in social sciences or humanities
- Should not be receiving similar fellowships from other government organizations simultaneously
- Age limit and other specific criteria as per ICSSR guidelines
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. University Ph.D. Registration Certificate
- 3. Academic Degree Certificates
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Guide Recommendation Letter
- 6. Research Proposal
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
- 18–40 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/doctoral-fel…Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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