What are the 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.
Who is Eligible?
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 Documents
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.