Sarkari Yojana
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)
About E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)
The “Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)” scheme was started by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to promote 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 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 Innovation Fellows (for postgraduates and above): These fellows apply as individuals and must work full-time at the EYC. They are expected to launch biotech startups, so only proposals with potential to commercialize innovative products and technologies are considered. > Areas covered:
BIRAC Innovation Fellowship proposals may be submitted in any domain, including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Drugs, Vaccines, Drug Formulations and Delivery Systems, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Agriculture, Secondary Agriculture, Waste Management, Sanitation, Clean Energy, and Artificial Intelligence/IoT/Automation applied to any of these fields. BIRAC welcomes interdisciplinary proposals from any stream that can help convert innovative ideas into biotech products and technologies in the areas above. > Nature of Proposals supported:
- Translational research proposals to develop innovative products and technologies capable of addressing unmet needs.
- Since Innovation Fellows are expected to launch biotech startups, only proposals with the potential to commercialize innovative products and technologies will be supported.
Number and Duration of Fellowship:
- Each EYC can host up to 3 Innovation Fellows at a time.
- The fellowship runs for 18 months, extendable by 6 months only for deserving cases.
Expected Deliverable:
The scheme aims to encourage young students to pursue translational research that develops innovative products and technologies addressing unmet needs. Work supported through BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows is expected to work toward
- Individual-to-Company (I to C) conversion
- IP creation
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 Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Post Graduate Fellow:
An Indian student who has completed a Master's…
An Indian student who has completed a Master's degree in any field of science may apply for this fellowship.
The fellow must apply within 3 years of…
The fellow must apply within 3 years of completing the degree (Females are exempt from this condition). Post-Doctoral Fellow:
An Indian student who has completed a Ph.D
An Indian student who has completed a Ph.D. in any field of science may apply for this fellowship.
The fellow must apply within 2 years of…
The fellow must apply within 2 years of completing the degree (Females are exempt from this condition).
Other requirements:
BIRAC's Innovation Fellows must work full-time at the EYC.
Students pursuing a PhD cannot be considered for fellowship grants.
Selected fellows cannot pursue a PhD during the fellowship tenure.
Benefits Provided
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows are given the fellowship grants and annual research grants listed below: Fellowship grant:
A Post-graduate fellow receives INR 30,000/- per month
A Post-graduate fellow receives INR 30,000/- per month
A Post-doctoral fellow receives INR 50,000/- per month…
A Post-doctoral fellow receives INR 50,000/- per month Annual research grant:
A Post-graduate fellow receives INR 3,00,000/- per year
A Post-graduate fellow receives INR 3,00,000/- per year
A Post-doctoral fellow receives INR 5,00,000/- per year…
A Post-doctoral fellow receives INR 5,00,000/- per year Note: Fellows receive ongoing mentoring from EYCs and BIRAC, covering areas such as Technical Mentoring, IP Support, Legal Support, Networking, and Outreach, Training, Regulatory Advice, Business Mentoring and Fundraising, among others.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of the fellow's identity, such as a…
Proof of the fellow's identity, such as a PAN Card or Aadhaar Card
Certificates of educational qualification earned so far
Certificates of educational qualification earned so far
Other supporting documents that apply
Other supporting documents that apply
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) 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/)
Applicants must create a user account on BIRAC's…
Applicants must create a user account on BIRAC's website and complete the online application form. Click here for a step-by-step guide to the application Note: In the application form, the applicant must indicate up to 3 preferred E-Yuva Centres. Click here for E-YUVA Centers contact details 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 applicants/teams present before a Technical Expert Committee,…
Shortlisted applicants/teams present before a Technical Expert Committee, along with BIRAC nominees, at the respective EYCs.
Selected applicants become BIRAC's Innovation Fellows and enter…
Selected applicants become BIRAC's Innovation Fellows and enter into an agreement with the EYC.
Official Application & Website
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