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Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry of Education

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides financial assistance for the publication of high-quality doctoral theses, research project/fellowship reports, and seminar/conference papers in the field of social sciences.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to cover publication costs of doctoral theses
  • Subsidy for printing and publishing research reports
  • Support for publishing seminar and conference papers
  • Helps make academic research accessible to wider audiences
  • Promotes quality scholarship in social sciences

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 19–70 years
  • Applicant must have completed or be completing doctoral research in social sciences
  • Research work must be of high academic quality
  • Theses, research reports, or seminar/conference papers are eligible
  • Work should not have been previously published
  • Applicant should be affiliated with recognized academic institutions

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Doctoral Thesis or Research Manuscript
  2. 2. Academic Degree Certificate
  3. 3. Institutional Affiliation Letter
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Aadhaar Card
  6. 6. Publication Cost Estimate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
19–70 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Education

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