ICSSR invites applications from Indian scholars under its Senior Fellowship Scheme for the Financial Year 2026 – 2027.

Senior Fellowships are awarded to senior Indian researchers who have made significant contribution in the field of Social Sciences through projects/​publications, including books published by reputed publishers and research papers in peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor. The studies made by the Senior Fellows are expected to have the potential to contribute in the development of the nation by providing evidence-based solution to current and future challenges in different fields.

The candidates shall submit an online application on the ICSSR website from 22.06.2026 onwards. The last date for online submission of application is 21.07.2026.

Applicants are required to read the guidelines carefully before submitting their online application forms. The research proposal should be submitted only in the format attached with the application form. No separate research proposal is to be attached. Applicants are also advised to apply well before the last date in order to avoid last moment rush. The applications can be filled either in English or in Hindi (Arial/​Mangal Unicode font will be used in Devanagari script to fill application form in Hindi).

The affiliating institution shall forward applications of only those candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as defined in the detailed guidelines of the ICSSR fellowship schemes.

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