Sarkari Yojana
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students)
About E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students)
The “Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)” scheme, started by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), promotes applied research and need-based (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. It offers funding (fellowship plus research grant), technical and business mentoring, exposure to the bio-incubation model, and orientation toward entrepreneurship, for students ranging from undergraduate to post-doctoral level. The scheme supports two categories: • BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for postgraduates and above) • BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for undergraduate students) BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for undergraduate students): These fellows apply as a team and carry out their research at their College/University labs, with access to EYC and EYC Knowledge Partner facilities as needed. Every fellow must spend 3-4 weeks at the EYC/EYC Knowledge Partner during the fellowship. > Areas covered:
BIRAC welcomes interdisciplinary proposals from any stream that can help convert innovative ideas into biotech products and technologies in the fields noted above. > Nature of Proposals supported:
A proposal should:
- be original
- apply interdisciplinary knowledge
- aim to develop innovative biotech products/technologies with societal/commercial potential
Number and Duration of Fellowship:
- Each EYC supports up to 5 teams of up to 5 students each, every year.
- The fellowship runs for 12 months.
Expected Deliverable:
- Build a culture of innovation among undergraduate students in academic institutions.
- Build capacity at the UG level.
- Create opportunity and access for biotech entrepreneurship, facilitated by BIRAC.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges pursuing undergraduate study…
Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges pursuing undergraduate study in any domain must apply as a team.
A team must have between 3 and 5…
A team must have between 3 and 5 Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges, pursuing undergraduate study in any domain.
Teams with students from different disciplines are encouraged
Teams with students from different disciplines are encouraged.
A team can draw students from the same…
A team can draw students from the same or different colleges/institutes.
The team must have a supporting mentor/guide
The team must have a supporting mentor/guide. Note 01: BIRAC's E-YUVA Fellows carry out their research at their College/University labs, with access to EYC and EYC Knowledge Partner facilities as needed. Note 02: Every fellow must spend 3-4 weeks at the EYC/EYC Knowledge Partner during the fellowship period.
Benefits Provided
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
BIRAC's E-YUVA Fellows receive a quarterly stipend and an annual research grant, as follows:
Quarterly Stipend
Quarterly Stipend: INR 7,500/- per quarter, per student on the team.
Annual research grant
Annual research grant: INR 2,50,000/- per team.
EYCs, EYC knowledge partners, and BIRAC provide ongoing…
EYCs, EYC knowledge partners, and BIRAC provide ongoing mentoring, including but not limited to Technical Mentoring, IP Support, Legal Support, Networking and Outreach, Training, Regulatory Advice, Business Mentoring, and Fundraising. Note 01: The stipend is released quarterly to the student's account, subject to the mentor's approval. Note 02: The annual research grant is released in two instalments (1st: 75%; 2nd: 25%) to the Institute's account, managed by the mentor/guide.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document confirming identity, for example an Aadhaar…
A document confirming identity, for example an Aadhaar Card or PAN Card
Certificates of the student's academic qualifications
Certificates of the student's academic qualifications
Any additional papers relevant to the application
Any additional papers relevant to the application
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Fellowship applications will be invited nationally through advertisements…
Fellowship applications will be invited nationally through advertisements in national dailies/website/suitable magazines.
Submit the online application through the BIRAC website
Submit the online application through the BIRAC website. (https://birac.nic.in/)
Any one team member can create a user…
Any one team member can create a user account on BIRAC's website on the team's behalf and complete the online application form. Click here for a step-by-step guide to the application Note: If the team includes students from different colleges/institutes, each member's college/institute must have an E-Cell/Institutional Innovation Council/Incubation centre. Selection Process:
A centre-wise list of applicants is compiled and…
A centre-wise list of applicants is compiled and sent to the E-cells/respective Centre for an eligibility check and further evaluation.
Shortlisted teams present before a Technical Expert Committee,…
Shortlisted teams present before a Technical Expert Committee, along with BIRAC nominees, at the respective EYCs.
Selected applicants become BIRAC's E-YUVA Fellows and enter…
Selected applicants become BIRAC's E-YUVA Fellows and enter into an agreement with the EYC. Click here for E-YUVA Centers contact details
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.