E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Biotechnology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

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.

Benefits:
**BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows will receive fellowship grants and annual research grants as mentioned below:**
&gt; **Fellowship grant:**

   1. INR 30,000/- per month for Post-graduate fellow
   1. INR 50,000/- per month for Post-doctoral fellow

&gt; **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&amp;#39;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**).
&gt; **Post-Doctoral Fellow:**

   1. An Indian student who has completed a Ph.D. in any field of science is eligible to apply for this fellowship.
   1. The fellow should apply within 2 years of completion of the degree (**Females are exempted from this condition**).
&gt; **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.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process: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.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card etc.
2.	Educational Qualification Certificates
3.	Other relevant documents