ICSSR Senior Fellowship
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Senior Fellowship Scheme designed to assist accomplished Indian researchers in conducting advanced social science research.
What You Get
- Monthly fellowship amount to support full-time research work
- Research grants to cover project-related expenses
- Access to ICSSR library and research resources
- Institutional support and mentoring from senior researchers
- Platform to publish and disseminate research findings
Who Can Apply
- Age: 45–70 years
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Should have significant experience in social science research
- Typically requires a doctoral degree or equivalent research qualification
- Must have a track record of published research work
- Should be willing to undertake full-time research for the fellowship period
- Age may have upper and lower limits (check current guidelines)
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PAN Card
- 3. Educational Certificates
- 4. Research Publications List
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Curriculum Vitae
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
- 45–70 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/senior-fello…Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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