ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026-2027 (2nd Call) | Apply Online by 20 November
Indian Council of Social Science Research invites applications from senior Indian scholars for Senior Fellowships 2026-2027.
Introduction
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, is inviting applications under its Senior Fellowship Scheme for the financial year 2026-2027.
This second call for applications aims to support senior Indian social scientists undertaking research that offers evidence-based solutions to national development issues across key disciplines.
Programme Details
- Programme: ICSSR Senior Fellowship Scheme 2026-27 (2nd Call)
- Type: Fellowship
- Organiser: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education
- Sponsored by: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
- Venue: JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067
- Eligibility: Indian citizens aged between 45 and 70 years with a Ph.D. degree and significant research contributions in social sciences, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and reputed books.
- Age limit: 45 to 70 years as on the last date of application
- Applications open: 21 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 20 November 2026, 06:00 PM
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be Indian citizens aged between 45 and 70 years as on the last date of application, holding a Ph.D. degree in social sciences or allied disciplines.
Candidates should possess outstanding research publications, such as books from reputed publishers or papers in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals, and must affiliate with a recognized university, institute of national importance, or ICSSR research institute.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to register and complete their application online through the ICSSR portal before 20 November 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The research proposal must be written directly in the integrated format provided with the application form, as separate attachments are not accepted. Applications may be prepared in English or Hindi using Arial or Mangal Unicode font.
Important Dates
- Start of online submission of applications: 2026-10-21
- Close of online submission of applications: 2026-11-20
Apply Online
Submit an online application via the ICSSR website. The research proposal must be submitted strictly in the attached application format.
Please check the latest details on the official website or notification before applying.