Fellowships | Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships | ICSSR | Apply by 31st July 2026

Fellowships | Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships | ICSSR | Apply by 31st July 2026

ICSSR has opened applications for its Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships for the financial year 2026–27. The online portals are live, with deadlines extended to 31 July 2026, giving scholars additional time to apply.

ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships (2026–27)

Schemes Available

• Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship (Centrally Administered)
• Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship
• Contingency Grant Scheme

Application Details

• Start Date: 15 June 2026
• Deadline: Extended to 31 July 2026
• Mode: Online only via ICSSR Portal
• Languages: English or Hindi (Unicode fonts for Hindi)
• Eligibility: Candidates registered under Ph.D. programmes; applications must be forwarded by affiliating institutions or ICSSR Research Institutes.
• Important Note: Incomplete applications or those without proper forwarding letters will be rejected.

ICSSR Postdoctoral Fellowship (2026–27)

Scheme Overview

• Supports Indian scholars pursuing advanced research after Ph.D.
• Research proposals must follow ICSSR’s prescribed format.

Application Details

• Start Date: 22 June 2026
• Deadline: Extended to 31 July 2026)
• Mode: Online only via ICSSR Portal
• Languages: English or Hindi (Unicode fonts for Hindi)
• Eligibility: Applications must be forwarded by affiliating institutions/universities after verifying eligibility.
• Important Note: No hard copies are accepted; proposals must be uploaded in the given format only.

Key Takeaways

• Both Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship applications close on 31 July 2026.
• Applications must be submitted online only; forwarding letters from supervisors/institutions are mandatory.
• Scholars should apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
• Guidelines, formats, and proposal templates are available on the ICSSR website.

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