The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites research project proposals from Indian scholars, researchers, and academicians under its Major and Minor Research Projects Scheme for the Financial Year 2026–2027.

Other Details

• Close of online submission of applications: 31 August 2026
• Applications will be accepted only through the online portal
• Applicants are not required to send a hard copy of the application or any supporting documents to ICSSR

Note: Research proposals must be prepared strictly in the prescribed format provided in the online application form, and no separate proposal document should be uploaded.

How to Apply

• Applicants shall submit their applications online, along with the research proposal, annexures, and all other requisite documents in the prescribed format, duly forwarded by the competent authority of the affiliating institution. Hard copies of the application shall not be accepted, and only online applications shall be considered.
• Research proposals shall be submitted either in English or Hindi. Proposals in English shall be prepared using Times New Roman font, while proposals in Hindi shall be prepared using Arial Unicode MS or Mangal Unicode (Devanagari) font.
• The proposal shall be typed in 12-point font size with single (1.0) line spacing.
• Applicants shall strictly adhere to the prescribed word limits, formatting requirements, and other instructions specified in the application form and the Scheme Guidelines.

Project Duration And Budget

• Minor Project 12 months: Up to ₹15.00 lakh
• Major Project 24 months: Up to ₹30.00 lakh

Contact: cc@icssr.org or hod.rpd@icssr.org