Question: I want to know about E-YUVA Scheme: BIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students). What does it offer?

Answer: ï»¿Documents Required1. Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card etc.2. Educational Qualification Certificates3. Other
relevant documentsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the â€œE-YUVA Schemeâ€​?The scheme â€œEmpowering Youth for
Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)â€​ 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.What is the â€œE-YUVA Centers (EYCs)â€​?E-Yuva Centers are housed
within the University/Institute set-up. It acts as an anchor and extends requisite support and mentoring to students. Each EYC has a
BIRAC-supported pre-incubation space which offers infrastructure and equipment for basic research and experimentation by selected
students.Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)What is the
â€œBIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellowshipâ€​?The â€œBIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellowshipâ€​ is the scheme a category under E-YUVA
Scheme. Under the scheme, a team of students who are pursuing under graduation in any domain can apply to 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.
It will be mandatory for all the fellows to spend 3-4 weeks at EYC/EYC Knowledge Partner during their fellowship period. What are the
areas covered under this fellowship category?BIRAC encourages interdisciplinary proposals from any stream that can help conversion of
innovative ideas into biotech products and technologies in any of the above fields.What is the nature of proposals?â€¢ Proposal should
be original. â€¢ Proposal should apply interdisciplinary knowledge. â€¢ The Proposal should aim at the development of innovative
Biotech products/technologies with societal/commercial potential.How many fellows can be at Each EYC?Each EYC will support up to
5 teams with upto 5 students each every year.What is the duration of fellowship?Fellowship is provided for a period of 12 months.Who is
eligible to apply under the scheme?Indian students from Indian Institutes/colleges who are pursuing under graduation in any domain
should apply as a team.What is the maximum number of students who can be in 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. What is nature of support
provided to fellows under the scheme?BIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellows will receive a quarterly stipend and annual research grant as
mentioned below: â€¢ Quarterly Stipend: INR 7,500/- per quarter per student of the team â€¢ Annual research grant: INR 2,50,000/- per
team Are the students received stipend monthly?No, the stipend is released quarterly to the studentâ€™s account, subject to the
Mentorâ€™s approval.How will research grant release?The annual research grant is released in two installments (1st installment: 75%;
2nd installment: 25%) to the Instituteâ€™s account and is managed by the mentor/guide.How can an applicant submit the proposals
under the scheme?Any one team member can create a user account on BIRACâ€™s website on behalf of the team followed by filling up
of online application form. (https://birac.nic.in/)Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOfficial WebsiteWebsite- India Science, Technology
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**Eligibility:** Ministry Of Science And TechnologyE-YUVA Scheme: BIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students)E-
YUVAFellowResearchStipendStudentUnder GraduateDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently
Asked QuestionsThe scheme â€œEmpowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)â€​ is
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.The scheme provides support under
the following two categories:â€¢ BIRACâ€™s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)â€¢ BIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellows
(for under graduate students)BIRACâ€™s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students):BIRACâ€™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. It will be mandatory for all the fellows to spend 3-4 weeks at EYC/EYC Knowledge Partner
during their fellowship period.Areas covered:BIRAC encourages interdisciplinary proposals from any stream that can help the
conversion of innovative ideas into biotech products and technologies in any of the above fields.Nature of Proposals supported:Proposal
should:be originalapply interdisciplinary knowledgeaim at the development of innovative Biotech products/technologies with
societal/commercial potentialNumber and Duration of Fellowship:Each EYC will support up to 5 teams with upto 5 students each every
year.Fellowship is provided for a period of 12 months.Expected Deliverable:Create a culture of innovation at the Undergraduate student
level in academic Institutions.Capacity building at the UG levelOpportunity creation and access for Biotech Entrepreneurship facilitated
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