Sarkari Yojana
Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.
About Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), functioning under the Ministry of Education, funds the publication of strong doctoral theses, research project or fellowship reports, and seminar/conference papers within the social sciences, up to a ceiling of Rs. 2,00,000 per manuscript, following evaluation by subject experts. The finished publication must meet ICSSR’s publishing standards and come out within a year of the grant being sanctioned; ICSSR pays the publisher directly and sets requirements around copy submission, royalty terms, and quality control, while the published work must credit ICSSR’s support.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Indian Council Of Social Science Research
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc., applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The manuscript must be grounded in social science…
The manuscript must be grounded in social science research.
A doctoral thesis must have been approved within…
A doctoral thesis must have been approved within the preceding three years.
The author must have at least one research…
The author must have at least one research paper already published in a reputed journal.
Reports must originate from ICSSR-funded or non-ICSSR-funded projects/fellowships,…
Reports must originate from ICSSR-funded or non-ICSSR-funded projects/fellowships, or be quality seminar papers.
Benefits Provided
Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc. provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A grant of up to Rs
A grant of up to Rs. 2,00,000 is available to publish the approved manuscript.
Payment is made directly to the publisher once…
Payment is made directly to the publisher once the required documents are submitted.
This covers printing, editorial work, and production costs
This covers printing, editorial work, and production costs.
The author receives a royalty of at least…
The author receives a royalty of at least 10% on actual sales.
ICSSR may buy additional copies at a 25%…
ICSSR may buy additional copies at a 25% discount.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc. through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
ICSSR funded Research Reports
S. No.
Step
Action
Documents Required
1.
Receipt of Manuscript
The PRS Division receives manuscripts/reports from other ICSSR divisions.
The final ICSSR-funded manuscript/report
2.
Expert Evaluation
PRS sends the manuscript to a subject expert for review.
Expert's Evaluation Report
3.
Recommendations
The expert's feedback forms the basis for approval.
Evaluation Report
4.
Minutes Preparation
PRS drafts minutes incorporating the expert's recommendation.
Minutes of the meeting
5.
Approvals
Minutes are approved by the Member Secretary and the ICSSR Council.
Signed Minutes
6.
Publishers
The manuscript goes out to ICSSR-empanelled publishers by subject, and quotations are invited.
Publisher Quotations, Manuscript Copy
7.
Selection of Publisher
The best-suited publisher is chosen based on quotation and subject expertise.
Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note
8.
Agreement & Sanction
The publisher submits and signs the agreement.
Agreement Copy
9.
Final Editing & Review
The publisher's edited version is reviewed by PRS and the author.
Final Edited Copy, Author's Approval
10.
Final Publication
100 copies are bought back.
Applications received Online/Offline
S. No
Step
Action
Documents Required
1.
Application Submission
The applicant submits the application on the prescribed form, year-round.
Application Form, Annexure-I: Abstract, Annexure-II: CV, Annexure-III: Hardbound Manuscript, Annexure-IV: SC/ST Certificate (if applicable), Published Research Papers
2.
Preliminary Scrutiny
PRS checks eligibility, publication record, and document completeness.
The application and all accompanying documents
3.
Expert Evaluation
PRS sends the manuscript to an expert for academic review
Evaluation Report
4.
Recommendations
PRS drafts its recommendation based on the expert's opinion.
Expert Report
5.
Minutes Preparation
The recommendation is documented and sent for approval.
Minutes Document
6.
Approvals
The Member Secretary and ICSSR Council approve the publication.
Signed Minutes
7.
Applicants are informed
Applicants are told whether their manuscript has been recommended.
8.
Publisher Selection
ICSSR invites interest and quotes from publishers.
Publisher Quotations
9.
Award of Publication Work
The best publisher is chosen.
Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note
10.
Agreement & Sanction
The publisher submits and signs the agreement.
Agreement Copy
11.
Editing & Review
The publisher shares the final edited draft, which the author and PRS review.
Final Draft, Author's Consent
12.
Final Publication
100 copies are bought back.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Incomplete applications or missing documentation.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.