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E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)

BIRAC’s Innovation fellows shall apply as an individual and are required to work full time at EYC. BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows are expected to initiate biotech startups. Hence, only proposals with potential to commercialize innovative products and technologies will be considered for support.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
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What is E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)?

BIRAC’s Innovation fellows shall apply as an individual and are required to work full time at EYC. BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows are expected to initiate biotech startups. Hence, only proposals with potential to commercialize innovative products and technologies will be considered for support.

Benefit
**BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows will receive fellowship grants and annual research grants as mentioned below:** > **Fellowship grant:** 1. INR 30,000/- per month for Post-graduate fellow 1. INR 50,000/- per month for Post-doctoral fellow > **Annual research grant:** 1. INR 3,00,000/- per year for Post-graduate fellow 1. INR 5,00,000/- per year for Post-doctoral fellow **Note:** EYCs and BIRAC provide continuous mentoring support to fellows, including but not limited to Technical Mentoring, IP Support, Legal Support, Networking, and Outreach, Training, Regulatory Advice, Business Mentoring and Fundraising.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
> **Post Graduate Fellow:** 1. An Indian Student who has completed a Master's degree in any field of science is eligible to apply for this fellowship. 1. The fellow should apply within 3 years of completion of the degree (**Females are exempted from this condition**). > **Post-Doctoral Fellow:**
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

**BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows will receive fellowship grants and annual research grants as mentioned below:** > **Fellowship grant:** 1. INR 30,000/- per month for Post-graduate fellow 1. INR 50,000/- per month for Post-doctoral fellow > **Annual research grant:** 1. INR 3,00,000/- per year for Post-graduate fellow 1. INR 5,00,000/- per year for Post-doctoral fellow **Note:** EYCs and BIRAC provide continuous mentoring support to fellows, including but not limited to Technical Mentoring, IP Support, Legal Support, Networking, and Outreach, Training, Regulatory Advice, Business Mentoring and Fundraising.

Eligibility

> **Post Graduate Fellow:** 1. An Indian Student who has completed a Master's degree in any field of science is eligible to apply for this fellowship. 1. The fellow should apply within 3 years of completion of the degree (**Females are exempted from this condition**). > **Post-Doctoral Fellow:**Area: IndiaBenefit: cash

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    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Application Process:

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      Step 01: The applications for fellowships will be invited at the national level through advertisements in national dailies/website/ suitable magazines. Step 02: Online application submission needs to be done through the BIRAC website. ( https://birac.nic.in /) Step 03: Applicants need to create a user account on BIRAC’s website followed by filling up of online application form. Click here for a step-by-step guide for the application Note: In the application form, the applicant will be asked to indicate up to 3 choices for E-Yuva Centres. Click here for E-YUVA Centers contact details Selection Process: Step 01: The Centre-wise list of applicants will be created and sent to E-cells/respective Centre for eligibility check and further evaluation. Step 02: The shortlisted applicants/teams will be called for a presentation before a Technical Expert Committee along with BIRAC nominees at respective EYCs. Step 03: The selected applicants will be called as BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows and will enter into an agreement with EYC.

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