E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students)
in Rajasthan
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E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) in Rajasthan
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Rajasthan.
Apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) in Rajasthan
Scheme Overview
BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows shall apply as a team and pursue their research work at their College/University labs and will also be allowed access to facilities at EYC and EYC Knowledge Partners as and when required.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges who are pursuing under graduation in any domain should apply as a team.
A team should comprise a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges pursuing under graduation in any domain.
Teams with students from different disciplines are encouraged.
One team can have students from the same/different colleges/institutes.
The team should be supported by a mentor/guide.
**Note 01:** BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows shall pursue their research work at their College/University labs and will also be allowed access to facilities at EYC and EYC Knowledge Partners as and when required.
**Note 02:** It will be mandatory for all the fellows to spend 3-4 weeks at EYC/EYC Knowledge Partner during their fellowship period.
Benefits
**BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows will receive a quarterly stipend and annual research grant as mentioned below:**
Quarterly Stipend: INR 7,500/- per quarter per student of the team
Annual research grant: INR 2,50,000/- per team
EYCs, EYC knowledge partners, 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.
**Note 01:** 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 installments (1st installment: 75%; 2nd installment: 25%) to the Institute’s account and is managed by the mentor/guide.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card etc. |
| 2 | Educational Qualification Certificates |
| 3 | Other relevant documents |
Common questions in Rajasthan
Who can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) in Rajasthan?
Eligible residents of Rajasthan who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) in Rajasthan?
Applicants in Rajasthan typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme "Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)" was started by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to promote a culture of applied research and need-oriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. The scheme provides funding support (through fellowship and research grant), technical and business mentoring, exposure to bio incubation model, orientation to an entrepreneurial culture, etc. to students at various levels including undergraduates, post-graduates, and post-doctoral.