Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology · Part B

Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research

E-YUVA

Gives students and young researchers fellowships of ₹30,000-₹50,000 a month plus research grants up to ₹5 lakh for biotech ideas.

Grant Ideation Fellowship ₹30,000-₹50,000/month + research grant up to ₹5 lakh/year

Overview & Objective

Gives students and young researchers fellowships of ₹30,000-₹50,000 a month plus research grants up to ₹5 lakh for biotech ideas.

Key Benefits & Funding

The Scheme provides funding support – through fellowship and research grants.
Monthly fellowship grant provided under the Scheme ranges between ₹30,000-₹50,000. Annual research grant range between ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
Technical and business mentoring, exposure to bioincubation model, orientation to entrepreneurial culture etc. is also provided to students.

Eligibility Criteria

Innovation Fellows: An Indian Student who has completed Masters/ Ph.D. in any discipline.
E-YUVA Fellows: Indian students pursuing under graduation in any domain.

How to Apply

Two Calls for Applications announced in a year. Online applications are to be submitted through the BIRAC website: https://birac.nic.in The shortlisted applicants/teams are called for a presentation before a Technical Expert Committee along with BIRAC nominee at respective EYCs