Scholarship
Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.(PUBLICATION GRANT)
Overview
About PUBLICATION GRANT
The Publication Grant/Subsidy scheme is run by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education. It gives Indian scholars financial support towards publishing research work in the social sciences that might otherwise not find its way into print.
The support comes as a cash subsidy that offsets the cost of publishing a manuscript judged to be of high quality. It covers three kinds of work: a doctoral thesis, a report from an ICSSR research project or fellowship, and papers presented at seminars or conferences. The aim is dissemination, helping finished research reach a wider readership rather than sitting unpublished.
It is meant for social science researchers who are Indian nationals. Recent doctoral scholars, along with authors of research reports and seminar papers, can apply, and each manuscript is put through expert review before a grant is decided. The merit of the work is the deciding factor.
Sources: ICSSR – Publication Grant (Doctoral Theses / Research Reports) · ICSSR – Research Survey & Publication · myScheme – Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy
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
| Manuscripts must be based on social science research. | |
| Doctoral theses must be approved within the last 3 years. | |
| The author must have at least one research paper published in a reputed journal. | |
| Reports must be from ICSSR/non-ICSSR-funded projects/fellowships or seminar papers of quality. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Incomplete applications or missing documentation.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Grant up to Rs. 2,00,000 for publishing the approved manuscript.
- Direct payment to the publisher upon submission of required documents.
- Includes cost of printing, editorial work, and production.
- Royalty to be paid to the author (minimum 10% on actual sales).
- ICSSR may purchase additional copies with a 25% discount.
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
PUBLICATION GRANT – 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.