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Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development(PUBLICATION GRANT FOR MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT)
Overview
About PUBLICATION GRANT FOR MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT
This is a central grants-in-aid scheme run by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), an autonomous body under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. ICSSR was set up in 1969 as the apex council for research in the social and human sciences, and it funds fellowships, research projects, seminars and academic institutions across the country.
Under this scheme, ICSSR gives cash grants to support the development of professional associations and organisations of social scientists, along with companies and trusts registered under the Companies Act. The intent is to strengthen the bodies that carry social science research and collaboration forward, rather than to fund a single researcher directly.
The support is meant for organisations working in the social sciences, subject to ICSSR's conditions and approval. Because it is a central scheme, eligible associations, companies and trusts across India can apply.
Sources: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) – About Us · Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) · myScheme – Scheme of Grant-in-Aid
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
| Must be a national-level association or organisation. | |
| Should have been in existence for at least 2 years. | |
| Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 if privately funded. | |
| The professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts should have been involved in national/regional/local socio-economic research objectives. | |
| Must submit annual reports, audited accounts, and member lists for the past three years. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Organisations not engaged in academic activities in social sciences.
- Associations working only in extension/welfare work..
What you get
Award & benefits
- Grant-in-aid up to Rs. 8,00,000 for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts for their development.
- Coverage of office maintenance costs like electricity, rent, and telephone.
- Annual renewal for up to five years based on review.
- Amount is disbursed in two instalments, first installment is 90% and second will be 10%, which will be released after submitting Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilisation Certificate
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Questions
PUBLICATION GRANT FOR MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT – 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.