The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is now accepting project proposals from Indian researchers in the fields of Social and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 academic year.
This is an outstanding opportunity for researchers of all career stages—young, mid-career, and senior—to participate in meaningful studies. Interested candidates can apply online via the ICSSR’s official website.
Key objectives
- Promote National Development: Support research in Social and Human Sciences that contributes to national development and helps achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing evidence-based insights and practical solutions to contemporary challenges
- Encourage Multidisciplinary Approaches: Foster multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research across diverse domains within Social and Human Sciences
- Innovate Methodological Approaches: Support research aimed at developing new theoretical and methodological frameworks in the Social and Human Sciences
- Empower Social Scientists: Encourage young, mid-career, and senior social scientists to conduct research in sectors identified by the ICSSR, aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework
Important dates
- Application start date: October 4, 2024
- Application close date: October 24, 2024
- Hard copy submission deadline: October 31, 2024
How to apply
- Visit [www.icssr.org](http://www.icssr.org)
- Navigate to the section on Major & Minor Research Projects
- Carefully review all guidelines and objectives
- Draft your project proposal, outlining your research questions, methods, and expected outcomes
- Complete the online application form and upload your proposal by October 24, 2024
- Print your application form and send it to ICSSR by October 31, 2024
Applicants should read the guidelines thoroughly before submitting their online application forms. It is advisable to apply well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues, as noted on the official website. Comprehensive application instructions and required formats are available there.
Where to submit hard copy
Once the online application form is filled out, applicants must print it and mail it along with all appendices to:
The Deputy Director (Research)
Research Project Division
Indian Council of Social Science Research
JNU Institutional Area
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi – 110067
Before submission, candidates must carefully check all the information filled in the application. Ensure that the uploaded documents are valid and credible. Keep an eye on the official website for the latest updates and detailed information regarding the application process.
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Source: Education Times
