Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Senior Research Fellowship 2025

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Senior Research Fellowship 2025 — Overview

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Senior Research Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious program offered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This fellowship is designed to support senior Indian researchers who have made significant contributions to social science research through outstanding publications and research work. The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 and additional benefits to facilitate their research endeavors.

Key Highlights

• Monthly stipend of ₹45,000.
• Annual contingency grant of ₹40,000.
• Eligibility for Indian citizens aged 45-70 years.
• Support for research in social sciences or allied disciplines.
• Must hold a Ph.D. degree with outstanding research publications.
• Affiliation with an ICSSR Research Institute or approved institution required.
• Fellows cannot accept other fellowships or regular assignments.
• Leave salary and pension contributions covered during the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Aged between 45 and 70 years as of the last date of application.
• Must hold a Ph.D. degree.
• Demonstrated competence in conducting research in social sciences or allied disciplines.
• Outstanding research publications, including books published by reputed publishers.
• Must be affiliated with an ICSSR Research Institute, Institute of National Importance, or public-funded university.

Stipend & Financial Benefits

The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 for unemployed and superannuated scholars. Additionally, fellows will receive an annual contingency grant of ₹40,000. Under salary protection, fellows are entitled to their regular salary and allowances as per their institution's rules, along with the contingency grant. However, special allowances such as children's education allowance, medical reimbursement, and LTC are not provided by the ICSSR.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ICSSR website: https://www.icssr.org.
2. Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
3. Register by filling in the required details (if already registered, log in using your credentials).
4. Fill in the application form with necessary details.
5. Upload required documents as specified.
6. Submit the application before the deadline.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Application Start: Not specified
• Last Date: 10 November 2025
• Exam/Interview: Expected in December 2025

Selection Process

The selection process involves several stages:

• Initial Screening: Applications are scrutinized by a screening committee.
• Merit-Based Shortlisting: Expert committees shortlist meritorious proposals.
• Expert Interaction: Shortlisted applicants present their proposals to an expert committee.
• Recommendation and Approval: Recommendations are submitted for final approval.
• Announcement of Results: Selected candidates will be listed on the ICSSR website.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact:

• Email: info@icssr.org
• Phone: +91-11-2651-1234
• Address: ICSSR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067, India