SITARE-Appreciation Grant
Department Of Biotechnology
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Overview
SITARE-Appreciation Grant: Residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration.
Details
“Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations SITARE ” Scheme is started by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council BIRAC for supporting innovative student projects in the area of biotechnology. The scheme’s mandate is to promote and encourage young students for embracing translational research to develop innovative products and technologies addressing unmet needs. The scheme has two components: SITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award Grant SITARE-GYTI and SITARE-Appreciation Grant. SITARE-Appreciation Grant: Residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School BIIS for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration. Out of 30-40 students per workshop, 10 students are selected and provided grant support of up to INR 1 lakh each to encourage their inquisitiveness and sustained efforts. The recipients are recognized as BIRAC’s SITARE-Appreciation beneficiaries. In a year, 3 such workshops are conducted. About BIIS: The mandate of Biotech Innovation Ignition School BIIS is to provide exposure and orientation for the entrepreneurial journey through hands-on-technical training, interactive sessions with experts, access to a bio incubation center, etc. This is to promote grassroots innovations and nurture ideas with societal impact, pioneered by undergraduate students, especially from Tier II/III cities. The selected few would receive financial support of INR 1 lakh as an encouragement to pursue their inquisitive entrepreneurial idea. The fund recipients would be recognized as SITARE-Appreciation recipients and may also receive follow-up training and mentoring. The BIIS is a national-level programme to provide up to 4 weeks of residential training benefitting up to 40 students in each session.
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Benefits
• Under the scheme, the residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration.
• Out of 30-40 students per workshop, 10 students are selected and provided grant support of up to INR 1 lakh each to encourage their inquisitiveness and sustained efforts.
• The recipients are recognized as BIRAC’s SITARE-Appreciation beneficiaries.
• In a year, 3 such workshops are conducted.
• **Note:** The grantees are expected to conduct further research on the topic either at home institution or at the SITARE Partner’s lab. SITARE Partner can extend mentoring and other support required for the same.
• > **Travel/Accommodation:**
• The following expenses will be covered for student participants:
• • Class II Rail fare and local travel expenses
• • Hostel accommodation
• • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• • Shuttle facility from hostel to project site
• > Other activities:
• SITARE Partner is encouraged to provide mentoring to BIIS participants by organizing invited talks by experts from institutions such as but not limited to TiE, BREC, Management schools, etc., and may undertake tour(s) to nearby reputed colleges/institutions/incubation centres.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Students pursuing Bachelors programme in any discipline are eligible to apply under the scheme.
2. The student should have a valid ID issued by the Institution/University.
3. A student can avail of only one opportunity for BIIS workshop training across all SITARE Partners, except for the SITARE-Appreciation Award Grantees who will be eligible to avail access to subsequent workshops by other Partners on recommendation by SITARE Partner/BIRAC.
4. **Note:** The preference will be given to the students who are from Tier II/Tier III cities and aspirational districts within India.
Required Documents
• A valid ID issued by the Institution/University
• Aadhaar Card, PAN Card
• Educational qualification certificates
• Residence proof
• Any other relevant document
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “SITARE” Scheme?
A: Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations (SITARE) Scheme is aimed at supporting innovative student projects in the area of biotechnology. The scheme's mandate is to promote and encourage young students for embracing translational research to develop innovative products and technologies addressing unmet needs. The scheme has two components: SITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award Grant (SITARE-GYTI) and SITARE-Appreciation Grant.
Q: What is the “SITARE-Appreciation Grant”?
A: Under the SITARE-Appreciation Grant, Residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration. Out of 30-40 students per workshop, 10 students are selected and provided grant support of up to INR 1 lakh each to encourage their inquisitiveness and sustained efforts. The recipients are recognized as BIRAC's SITARE-Appreciation beneficiaries.
Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Q: What is the “Biotech Innovation Ignition School”?
A: The mandate of Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) is to provide exposure and orientation for the entrepreneurial journey through hands-on-technical training, interactive sessions with experts, access to a bio incubation center, etc. This is to promote grassroots innovations and nurture ideas with societal impact, pioneered by undergraduate students, especially from Tier II/III cities. The BIIS is a national-level programme to provide up to 4 weeks of residential training benefitting up to 40 students in each session.
Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: Students pursuing Bachelors programme in any discipline are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Q: Who will get the preference under the scheme?
A: The preference will be given to the students who are from Tier II/Tier III cities and aspirational districts within India.
Q: What is nature of support provided to beneficiaries under the scheme?
A: * Under the scheme, the residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration.
* Out of 30-40 students per workshop, 10 students are selected and provided grant support of up to INR 1 lakh each to encourage their inquisitiveness and sustained efforts.
Q: How many workshops are conducted in a year?
A: In a year, 3 such workshops are conducted.
Q: What are the Tentative months for conduct of BIIS Workshops?
A: Tentative months for conduct of BIIS Workshops: February, June and December.
Q: Will the expenses of Travel/Accommodation be covered for student participants?
A: Yes, the following expenses will be covered for student participants:
* Class II Rail fare and local travel expenses
* Hostel accommodation
* Breakfast, lunch, dinner
* Shuttle facility from hostel to project site
Q: What shall be the facility for conducting the BIIS workshop?
A: BIIS workshop shall be conducted in lab/Bio incubator/suitable premises arranged by SITARE Partner.
Q: What is the mode of application submission?
A: Applications need to be submitted online only. Call for applications will be invited against advertisement by SITARE Partner.
Q: How can an applicant submit the proposals under the scheme?
A: The eligible applicant can submit the proposal online through the BIRAC website: www.birac.nic.in
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Selection will be based on the Statement of Purpose (SoP) submitted by the Student. Key factors for the selection of applications include:
* Originality (40%)
* Clarity of Purpose (20%)
* Implementation Plan (15%)
* Potential impact (15%)
Eligibility Criteria
Students pursuing Bachelors programme in any discipline are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The student should have a valid ID issued by the Institution/University.
A student can avail of only one opportunity for BIIS workshop training across all SITARE Partners, except for the SITARE-Appreciation Award Grantees who will be eligible to avail access to subsequent workshops by other Partners on recommendation by SITARE Partner/BIRAC.
**Note:** The preference will be given to the students who are from Tier II/Tier III cities and aspirational districts within India.
Benefits
Under the scheme, the residential workshops called as Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) for undergraduate students are organized to provide hands-on technical training and mentorship for problem identification in 3-4 weeks duration.
Out of 30-40 students per workshop, 10 students are selected and provided grant support of up to INR 1 lakh each to encourage their inquisitiveness and sustained efforts.
The recipients are recognized as BIRAC’s SITARE-Appreciation beneficiaries.
In a year, 3 such workshops are conducted.
**Note:** The grantees are expected to conduct further research on the topic either at home institution or at the SITARE Partner’s lab. SITARE Partner can extend mentoring and other support required for the same.
> **Travel/Accommodation:**
The following expenses will be covered for student participants:
• Class II Rail fare and local travel expenses
• Hostel accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Shuttle facility from hostel to project site
> Other activities:
SITARE Partner is encouraged to provide mentoring to BIIS participants by organizing invited talks by experts from institutions such as but not limited to TiE, BREC, Management schools, etc., and may undertake tour(s) to nearby reputed colleges/institutions/incubation centres.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | A valid ID issued by the Institution/University |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card, PAN Card |
| 3 | Educational qualification certificates |
| 4 | Residence proof |
| 5 | Any other relevant document |
Frequently Asked Questions
Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations (SITARE) Scheme is aimed at supporting innovative student projects in the area of biotechnology. The scheme's mandate is to promote and encourage young students for embracing translational research to develop innovative products and technologies addressing unmet needs. The scheme has two components: SITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award Grant (SITARE-GYTI) and SITARE-Appreciation Grant.