ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026

Source-based overview

The Indian Council of Social Science Research is inviting applications from Indian scholars under its Senior Fellowship Scheme for the 2026-2027 financial year. The official call states that online submission opened on 22 June 2026 and closes on 21 July 2026. Applicants are asked to read the guidelines carefully, submit the research proposal only in the prescribed format attached to the application form, and apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute problems. Applications can be completed in English or Hindi. The affiliating institution forwards applications for candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria defined in the ICSSR fellowship guidelines.

Eligibility

Indian scholars who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for ICSSR's Senior Fellowship Scheme and can submit through an eligible affiliating institution. Applicants must submit through the ICSSR online system and should read the detailed scheme guidelines before preparing the proposal, institutional forwarding documents and other required attachments.

Funding and benefits

ICSSR senior fellowship support; amount and admissible costs are defined in the official scheme guidelines

Applicants should confirm the fellowship value, admissible support and scheme conditions in the official ICSSR guidelines attached to the call.

Themes and supported activities

Social science research fellowship support

Online application through ICSSR

Research proposal prepared in the format attached to the official call

Forwarding by the affiliating institution for eligible candidates

Deadline and timeline

Online application closes on 21 July 2026: Online application closes on 21 July 2026: Jul 21, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official ICSSR announcement page to review the fellowship guidelines, research proposal format and institutional forwarding requirements, then use the ICSSR applicant portal to submit the online application. ICSSR states that applications are submitted online only and that no hard copy should be sent.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.