Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) – Japan Bilateral Cooperative Social Science Research Program 2026 (With Up to ₹7,00,000 in Funding)

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About ICSSR – Japan Bilateral Cooperative Social Science Research Program

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), in partnership with Japan’s academic research institutions under a bilateral cooperation framework, has launched the ICSSR–Japan Bilateral Cooperative Program to support collaborative research and academic exchange between India and Japan. The programme funds Joint Research Projects and Joint Seminars in Social Sciences and Humanities, encouraging long-term partnerships, researcher mobility, and international knowledge exchange. The initiative aims to build sustainable research networks by supporting Indian and Japanese scholars, including early-career researchers, through joint studies, academic seminars, and institutional collaboration.

• Sponsor Organisation: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Benefits of ICSSR – Japan Bilateral Cooperative Social Science Research Program

• Maximum funding for Indian teams:
  • ₹7,00,000 per fiscal year.
  • Maximum ₹14,00,000 over two years.

ICSSR – Japan Bilateral Cooperative Social Science Research Program Requirements

Indian applicants must meet specific academic and institutional requirements.

Eligible Indian researchers must:

• Hold a permanent academic or research position.
• Be affiliated with:
  • Publicly funded universities.
  • Deemed universities approved by UGC.
  • Publicly funded research institutes.
  • ICSSR-recognized institutions.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate research experience through:
  • Publications.
  • Academic research activities.
  • Relevant scholarly contributions.

Japanese researchers must:

• Be affiliated with a university or research institute under the jurisdiction of JSPS.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

03 September, 2026

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