E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Post Graduate Fellow:**
An Indian Student who has completed a Master's degree in any field of science is eligible to apply for this fellowship.
The fellow should apply within 3 years of completion of the degree (**Females are exempted from this condition**).
> **Post-Doctoral Fellow:**
An Indian student who has completed a Ph.D. in any field of science is eligible to apply for this fellowship.
The fellow should apply within 2 years of completion of the degree (**Females are exempted from this condition**).
> **Other requirements:**
- BIRAC’s Innovation fellows are required to work full-time at EYC.
- Students pursuing PhD cannot be considered for fellowship grants.
- Selected fellows cannot pursue PhD during the fellowship tenure.
Benefits
**BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows will receive fellowship grants and annual research grants as mentioned below:**
> **Fellowship grant:**
INR 30,000/- per month for Post-graduate fellow
INR 50,000/- per month for Post-doctoral fellow
> **Annual research grant:**
INR 3,00,000/- per year for Post-graduate fellow
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card etc. |
| 2 | Educational Qualification Certificates |
| 3 | Other relevant documents |
Common questions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Who can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Applicants in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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.