Call for Proposals

Support for Up gradation Preventive Repair and Maintenance of Equipment (SUPREME)

Department of Science and Technology announces call for proposals under “SUPREME” to provide financial support for repair/ upgradation/ maintenance/ retrofitting or acquiring additional attachment to increase functional capabilities of existing analytical instrumentation facilities AIFs supported by DST in various Institutions/laboratories/academic institutions. Nature of Support Proposals are invited through online for the consideration of support for the revival of major facilities established by DST Completed Projects costing above Rs. 25 lakhs only cost of facilities at the time of purchase will be considered.

Eligibility: 1. Only facilities established under previously completed DST-supported projects, including Instrumentation Facilities, will be eligible for funding support under this scheme. 2. The proposed equipment/facility must be not older than eight years and must be registered on the i-STEM online portal to ensure access for external users. 3. UGC recognized Central Universities/ State Funded Universities/Deemed Universities /Private Universities/IITs/AIIMS/NITs/IISERS/ Colleges are eligible to apply under this Scheme.

 Last date: Thursday, May 08, 2025