ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to encourage original and quality research by young and mid-career scholars in the field of social sciences. It is designed for researchers who have just finished their Ph.D. in advanced social science research.
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
- 14 Jun 2026
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Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/post-doctora…Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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