Programmes & Schemes

Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST) Program

The Scheme “Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST)” is intended to provide basic infrastructure and enabling facilities for promoting R&D activities in new and emerging areas and attracting fresh talents in universities & other educational institutions. This scheme supports under four levels, Level-0, Level-1, Level-2 and Level-3

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: All Science Disciplines

Target Audience: Universities & Educational institutions

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Eligibility: For University / Degree awarding Academic Institutions, the support will be considered for the 'Department / School / Center' as a unit. All Science (including Medical & Agriculture) and Engineering Departments/ Centres having strong PG research programs which have existed for at least 3 years or more in universities and other higher educational institutions recognized or regulated by UGC/ AICTE and/or MHRD/ State Education Department based, are eligible seeking support for the 1st time

Purpose: Infrastructure

Duration: 5 Years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Level-0 : Up to Rs 1.50 Crore Level-1: Up to Rs 3.0 Crores Level-2 : Up to Rs 5.0 Crores Level-3 : Up to Rs 10.0 Crores

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