E-YUVA Scheme 2026: Fellowship & Research Grants for Post Graduates
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Quick answer
The E-YUVA Scheme by BIRAC supports Indian post graduates and post-doctoral fellows to develop innovative biotech products through fellowship and research grants. Selected fellows work full-time at E-YUVA Centres and receive mentoring to commercialise their innovations. Applications are submitted online through the BIRAC website.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Fellowship and research grants for innovation |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Science And Technology |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The E-YUVA Scheme, run by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), promotes applied research and entrepreneurial innovation among young Indian students and researchers. It provides fellowship and research grants, along with technical and business mentoring, to post graduates and post-doctoral fellows working full-time at E-YUVA Centres. The scheme encourages translational research proposals that can lead to biotech startups and commercialisation of innovative products in diverse fields such as healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.
Benefits
- Fellowship grant for post-graduate fellows
- Fellowship grant for post-doctoral fellows
- Annual research grant for post-graduate fellows
- Annual research grant for post-doctoral fellows
- Continuous mentoring including technical, IP, legal, business and fundraising support
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Indian student with a Master's degree in any science field for post-graduate fellowship
- Indian student with a Ph.D. in any science field for post-doctoral fellowship
- Application within 3 years of Master's degree completion (females exempted)
- Application within 2 years of Ph.D. completion (females exempted)
- Must work full-time at E-YUVA Centre
- PhD students cannot receive fellowship grants
- Selected fellows cannot pursue PhD during fellowship tenure
Who cannot apply
- Students currently pursuing PhD
- Applicants not willing to work full-time at E-YUVA Centre
- Proposals without potential for commercialisation
Documents required
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card or PAN Card
- Educational qualification certificates
- Other relevant documents
How to apply
- 1Watch for national advertisements inviting applications
- 2Visit the BIRAC website to create a user account
- 3Fill and submit the online application form on BIRAC website
- 4Indicate up to 3 choices for E-YUVA Centres in the application
- 5Shortlisted applicants will present before a Technical Expert Committee
- 6Selected applicants sign agreement and become BIRAC Innovation Fellows
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for BIRAC's Innovation Fellowship?+
Indian students with a Master's or Ph.D. in any science field within specified years of degree completion are eligible.
What fields are covered under the fellowship?+
Proposals in healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, drugs, vaccines, industrial biotech, bioinformatics, agriculture, waste management, clean energy, AI/IoT, and related interdisciplinary areas are supported.
How long is the fellowship duration?+
The fellowship is for 18 months with a possible 6-month extension for deserving cases.
How many Innovation Fellows can an E-YUVA Centre have?+
Each E-YUVA Centre can have up to 3 Innovation Fellows at any time.
Can fellows pursue PhD during the fellowship?+
No, selected fellows cannot pursue PhD during the fellowship tenure.
How to apply for the fellowship?+
Applications are submitted online through the BIRAC website after creating a user account.
What support do fellows receive besides grants?+
Fellows receive technical mentoring, IP and legal support, networking, training, regulatory advice, business mentoring, and fundraising assistance.
Are female applicants subject to the same time limits for degree completion?+
Females are exempted from the time limit conditions for applying after degree completion.
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