Scholarship
ICSSR International Collaboration(ICSSR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION)
Overview
About ICSSR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
The ICSSR International Collaboration programme is a travel grant for social science scholars who have been invited to present at international seminars and conferences abroad. It is run by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), an autonomous body under the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. ICSSR was set up in New Delhi in 1969 and is the national body that funds and reviews social science research in India.
The grant reimburses the cost of taking part in an approved international conference, and myScheme records the benefit as cash. Its stated aim is to help invited scholars make substantial contributions to seminars of standing abroad, and to build academic links between social scientists in India and in other countries. Support is tied to a paper: the Council considers a grant only after you submit the full paper you will present.
The scheme is meant for faculty in regular service at public-funded universities, deemed-to-be universities, colleges, institutes of national importance, and ICSSR research or recognised institutes, who hold a PhD. PhD and post-doctoral scholars in the advanced stage of their research may also apply. Applications are expected well ahead of the event, and a request that reaches the Council after the conference has taken place will not be considered.
Sources: ICSSR International Collaboration - myScheme (Government of India) · ICSSR International Travel Support for Indian Social Science Scholars - Researchmatics · Indian Council of Social Science Research - Wikipedia
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry of Education
Central Government
Department Of Higher Education · Indian Council Of Social Science Research
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be an Indian citizen. | |
| Faculties with regular service having a PhD degree are eligible to apply. | |
| PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are eligible. | |
| If the paper is co-authored, priority will be given to the first author. But a No Objection Certificate (s) from the second author(s) is must. | |
| Must be affiliated public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Those who are not fulfilling the edibility criteria.
- Scholars, who have been invited for poster presentation or chair a session or chosen as conveners/rapporteurs or invited to attend a workshop/training/refresher/summer/winter course are not eligible.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Airfare – As per actuals
- Visa fee - As per actuals
- Travel Insurance - As per actuals
- Registration Fee – up to US$200
- Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
ICSSR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.