Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowships 2025-26

Scholarship/scheme from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Application Deadline: 21 October 2025.

To be eligible, an applicant must:- not be more than 40 years of age at the time of application have a confirmed Ph.D. registration in UGC-recognised institutes of national importance, universities/deemed universities, ICSSR research institutes, and colleges having approved Ph.D. programs have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Graduation and 55% in Postgraduation or equivalent grades in any social science disciplines Note:- Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability will be given. NET/SLET and M. Phil from a recognised university will carry weightage in the assessment of the research proposal. NET/SLET qualifications are not mandatory for eligibility purposes; however, the submission of the NET / SLET Certificate is mandatory to secure weightage in the assessment.