Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta (CSSSC), India, is a research institution affiliated to the Indian Council of Social Science Research. The institute engages in multi disciplinary research in all major branches of social science including economics, political science, sociology and cultural studies. Current research topics include:

• banking finance and macroeconomics
• representation of women in urban government
• cultural history

As well as PhD programmes, the institution offers a pre PhD course, called the Research Training Programme for young researchers.

The website includes details of the centres’ activities, research areas, faculty members and publications.