ICSSR International Collaboration
The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Travel Grant for participation in International Conference abroad. The aim of this programme is to assist invited social science scholars to make substantial contributions to international seminars/co
About This Scheme
Through this programme, it promotes academic links amongst the social scientists in India and abroad, provides opportunity to develop new insights and to enlarge their research perspective and contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in social science subjects. Under this scheme, the financial assistance is provided to Indian scholars, who have been invited to contribute and present papers at International Conference abroad. Invitation received from global subject associations/reputed international organisations/universities are given preference. Applications are invited in all broad disciplines within the domain of social sciences. Faculties with regular service in public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes having a PhD degree are eligible to apply. PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are also eligible. The applications shall be accepted at least three months before the due date of the Seminar/Conference. Faculties will be eligible for financial assistance up to 50% of the total cost of visit under this scheme. However, the faculties belonging to SC/ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability and Doctoral/Post-Doctoral scholars (without pay protection) will be considered for full financial assistance. The expenditure are reimbursed on submission of the original boarding pass, attendance certificate, statement of expenditure and a brief report on the Seminar/Conference/ Workshop/Proceedings.
Benefits
1) Airfare – As per actuals
2) Visa fee – As per actuals
3) Travel Insurance – As per actuals
4) Registration Fee – up to US$200
5) Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications
Eligibility Criteria
1) The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2) Faculties with regular service having a PhD degree are eligible to apply.
3) PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are eligible.
4) If the paper is co-authored, priority will be given to the first author. But a No Objection Certificate (s) from the second author(s) is must.
5) Must be affiliated public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website –
www.icssr.org
– and navigate to International Collaboration section.
Step 02: Click on Paticipation in International Conference Abroad Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
1) Airfare – As per actuals
2) Visa fee - As per actuals
3) Travel Insurance - As per actuals
4) Registration Fee – up to US$200
5) Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org
- and navigate to International Collaboration section.
Step 02: Click on Paticipation in International Conference Abroad Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | ICSSR International Collaboration |
| Short Title | ICSSR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 50 years |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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