Scheme of Publication Grant/Subsidy for Publication of Doctoral Thesis/Research Report/ Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences, etc.
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides financial assistance for the publication of high-quality doctoral theses, research project/fellowship reports, and seminar/conference papers in the field of social sciences.

Benefits:
1.	Grant up to Rs. 2,00,000 for publishing the approved manuscript.
2.	Direct payment to the publisher upon submission of required documents.
3.	Includes cost of printing, editorial work, and production.
4.	Royalty to be paid to the author (minimum 10% on actual sales).
5.	ICSSR may purchase additional copies with a 25% discount.
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Eligibility:
1.	Manuscripts must be based on social science research.
2.	Doctoral theses must be approved within the last 3 years.
3.	The author must have at least one research paper published in a reputed journal.
4.	Reports must be from ICSSR/non-ICSSR-funded projects/fellowships or seminar papers of quality.
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Application Process:
[Online]
ICSSR funded Research ReportsS. No.StepActionDocuments Required1.Receipt of ManuscriptPRS Division receives manuscripts/reports from other ICSSR divisions.Final ICSSR-funded Manuscript/Report2. Expert EvaluationPRS sends the manuscript for review by a subject expert.Evaluation Report by Expert3. RecommendationsExpert feedback forms the basis for approval.Evaluation Report4. Minutes PreparationPRS prepares Minutes with expert recommendation.Minutes of the meeting5. ApprovalsMinutes approved by Member Secretary and ICSSR Council.Signed Minutes
6. PublishersManuscript is sent to ICSSR empanelled publishers as per subject and Quotations are invited.Publisher Quotations Manuscript Copy7. Selection of PublisherBest-suited publisher is selected based on quotation and domain expertise.Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note8. Agreement & SanctionPublisher submits Agreement and agreement is signed.Agreement Copy9. Final Editing & ReviewPublisher shares edited version which is further reviewed by PRS and author.Final Edited Copy, Author’s Approval10.Final PublicationBuy Back 100 copies
Applications received Online/Offline
S. No StepActionDocuments Required1.Application SubmissionApplicant submits application on 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 Papers2.Preliminary ScrutinyPRS verifies eligibility, publication record, and document completeness.Application and all other documents3.Expert EvaluationPRS sends manuscript to expert for academic reviewEvaluation Report4.RecommendationsBased on expert's opinions, PRS prepares recommendations.Expert Report5.Minutes PreparationRecommendation is documented and sent for approval.Minutes Document
6.ApprovalsMember Secretary and ICSSR Council approve publication.Signed Minutes7.Applicants are informed Applicants are informed about recommendation/non-recommendation of their manuscripts. 8.Publisher SelectionICSSR sends manuscripts to publishers for interest and quotes.Publisher Quotations9.Award of Publication WorkBest publisher is selected.Comparative Quotation Sheet, Selection Note10.Agreement & SanctionPublisher submits agreement and agreement is signed.Agreement Copy11.Editing & ReviewPublisher shares final edited draft; reviewed by author and PRS.Final Draft, Author's Consent12.Final PublicationBuy Back 100 copies

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