Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.

Description
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.

Exclusions
• Incomplete applications or missing documentation.
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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 Criteria
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum grant amount?
A: Rs. 2,00,000
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Q: Who receives the grant money?
A: The publisher, not the author.
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Q: Can ICSSR help with selecting a publisher?
A: Yes, from their list of approved publishers.
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Q: Does ICSSR buy additional copies?
A: Yes, at a minimum 25% discount.
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Q: Is ICSSR’s name to be mentioned in the book?
A: Yes, with due acknowledgment of support and disclaimer.
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Q: Is it mandatory to have a recent Ph.D.?
A: Yes, awarded within the last 3 years.
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Q: Can non-ICSSR funded work be submitted?
A: Yes, if of high quality.
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Q: Is the application online?
A: Both ways.
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Q: Where to send the manuscript?
A: PRS Division, ICSSR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067
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Q: Are applications accepted year-round?
A: Yes
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Q: Can the title or content be changed after submission?
A: Only with ICSSR’s prior approval.
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Q: What if the manuscript is not published within a year?
A: The grant lapses unless formally extended by ICSSR.
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