What you get
- 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.
Who can apply
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.
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum grant amount?
Rs. 2,00,000
Who receives the grant money?
The publisher, not the author.
Can ICSSR help with selecting a publisher?
Yes, from their list of approved publishers.
Does ICSSR buy additional copies?
Yes, at a minimum 25% discount.
Is ICSSR’s name to be mentioned in the book?
Yes, with due acknowledgment of support and disclaimer.
Is it mandatory to have a recent Ph.D.?
Yes, awarded within the last 3 years.
Can non-ICSSR funded work be submitted?
Yes, if of high quality.
Is the application online?
Both ways.
Where to send the manuscript?
PRS Division, ICSSR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067
Are applications accepted year-round?
Yes
Can the title or content be changed after submission?
Only with ICSSR’s prior approval.
What if the manuscript is not published within a year?
The grant lapses unless formally extended by ICSSR.