The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taipei, Taiwan, have announced a Joint Call for Research Proposals for 2025. This initiative promotes bilateral academic collaboration in the Social Sciences and Humanities, emphasizing mutual themes and sustainable knowledge partnerships.
🤝 Purpose and Scope of Collaboration
This call stems from a formal MoU between ICSSR and NSTC to foster academic exchange and joint research projects. The aim is to:
- Facilitate scholar exchanges
- Encourage bilateral research collaborations
- Promote interdisciplinary, high-quality social science research
The collaboration must be jointly discussed and submitted by Principal Investigators (PIs) from India and Taiwan.
🎯 Eligible Research Areas
The proposal should fall within the following academic disciplines:
- Economics, Commerce, Management, Business Administration
- Sociology, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Demography, Gender Studies
- Political Science, International Relations, Geography, Public Administration
- Psychology, Education, Criminology, Law
- Linguistics and Literature
- Cultural Studies and Arts
- Area Studies
- History
- Buddhist Studies
- Philosophy
- Artificial Intelligence and Society (Social Impact)
👩🔬 Who Can Apply?
- Indian applicants must be in a research or academic position at a recognized public academic/research institution.
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants should have a strong research background with relevant publications and academic credentials.
💰 Grant Details
- Total Projects Funded: 5
- Funding Amount: ₹12,00,000 per project
- Fund Usage: Primarily for researcher mobility and collaborative engagement.
Mobility Funding Breakdown:
- Visiting Party: Covers international and domestic air travel
- Receiving Party: Covers hospitality, accommodation, and ground transportation
📅 Key Dates to Remember
- Application Period: June 2, 2025 – August 1, 2025
- Peer Review Completion: October 14, 2025
- Final Selection Announcement: December 2025
- Project Execution Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 (2 years)
📌 Important Guidelines
- Proposals must be submitted simultaneously by both Indian and Taiwanese PIs.
- Incomplete, late, or unqualified applications will not be considered.
- Researchers must agree upon intellectual property rights management in advance.
- Publications arising from the project must acknowledge ICSSR and NSTC support.
📤 Submission Process
Applications must be:
- Submitted in both electronic and hard copy formats
- Sent via the prescribed application form
- Deadline: August 1, 2025 (India)
Unilateral submissions will be disqualified.
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