Details
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides financial assistance for the publication of high-quality doctoral theses, research project/fellowship reports, and seminar/conference papers in the field of social sciences. The maximum grant offered is Rs. 2,00,000, and manuscripts are evaluated by subject experts. The final publication must follow ICSSR publishing standards and is to be completed within one year from the date of grant. ICSSR pays the publisher directly and mandates submission of copies, royalty terms, and quality assurance. The publication must acknowledge ICSSR support.
Benefits
1. Grant up to Rs. 2,00,000 for publishing the approved manuscript.
2. Direct payment to the publisher upon submission of required documents.
3. Includes cost of printing, editorial work, and production.
4. Royalty to be paid to the author (minimum 10% on actual sales).
5. ICSSR may purchase additional copies with a 25% discount.
Eligibility
1. Manuscripts must be based on social science research.
2. Doctoral theses must be approved within the last 3 years.
3. The author must have at least one research paper published in a reputed journal.
4. Reports must be from ICSSR/non-ICSSR-funded projects/fellowships or seminar papers of quality.
Exclusion
1. Incomplete applications or missing documentation.
Application Process
https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/publication-grant
Online
ICSSR funded Research Reports
S. No. Step Action
Documents Required
1: Receipt of Manuscript
PRS Division receives manuscripts/reports from other ICSSR divisions.
Final ICSSR-funded Manuscript/Report
2: Expert Evaluation
PRS sends the manuscript for review by a subject expert.
Evaluation Report by Expert
3: Recommendations
Expert feedback forms the basis for approval.
Evaluation Report
4: Minutes Preparation
PRS prepares Minutes with expert recommendation.
Minutes of the meeting
5: Approvals
Minutes approved by Member Secretary and ICSSR Council.
Signed Minutes
6: Publishers
Manuscript is sent to ICSSR empanelled publishers as per subject and Quotations are invited.
Publisher Quotations Manuscript Copy
7: Selection of Publisher
Best-suited publisher is selected based on quotation and domain expertise.
Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note
8: Agreement & Sanction
Publisher submits Agreement and agreement is signed.
Agreement Copy
9: Final Editing & Review
Publisher shares edited version which is further reviewed by PRS and author.
Final Edited Copy, Author’s Approval
10: Final Publication
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Applications received Online/Offline
S. No Step Action
Documents Required
1: Application Submission
Applicant submits application on prescribed form (year-round).
Application Form, Annexure-I: Abstract, Annexure-II: CV, Annexure-III: Hardbound Manuscript, Annexure-IV: SC/ST Certificate (if applicable), Published Research Papers
2: Preliminary Scrutiny
PRS verifies eligibility, publication record, and document completeness.
Application and all other documents
3: Expert Evaluation
PRS sends manuscript to expert for academic review
Evaluation Report
4: Recommendations
Based on expert’s opinions, PRS prepares recommendations.
Expert Report
5: Minutes Preparation
Recommendation is documented and sent for approval.
Minutes Document
6: Approvals
Member Secretary and ICSSR Council approve publication.
Signed Minutes
7: Applicants are informed
Applicants are informed about recommendation/non-recommendation of their manuscripts.
8: Publisher Selection
ICSSR sends manuscripts to publishers for interest and quotes.
Publisher Quotations
9: Award of Publication Work
Best publisher is selected.
Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note
10: Agreement & Sanction
Publisher submits agreement and agreement is signed.
Agreement Copy
11: Editing & Review
Publisher shares final edited draft; reviewed by author and PRS.
Final Draft, Author’s Consent
12: Final Publication
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Sources And References
Publication Grant