Study Grant Scheme
Under this scheme, Ph.D. research scholars get financial assistance from the ICSSR to consult libraries and archives that are located in other cities. Traveling allowances and daily allowance (i.e. subsistence allowance) are paid to the scholars for this purpose. Rates for ICSSR Study Grantees have been revised in the101st meeting of the Council held on 7 November 2005.
According to the new rules, a scholar availing this facility is entitled to the following:
Reimbursement of Second Class Sleeper rail fare/bus (a combination of both is also permissible) from the place of his/her residence to the place of visit (where libraries are located) and back. A scholar is allowed to visit two cities by round trip via shortest route.
A fixed daily allowance @ Rs.400/- per diem to meet boarding and lodging expenses during the visit for a maximum period of 30 days in a financial year.
An additional amount of Rs.1000/- to meet conveyance and other miscellaneous expenses.
Application for financial assistance under this scheme are sent on the prescribed form along with the recommendation of the Head of the University Department/Research Institution. Application form for study grant are available with the Director, NASSDOC, Indian Council of Social Science Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001. Form can also be downloaded from www.icssr.org
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