E‑YUVA (Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research) scheme aims to promote a culture of applied research and need-oriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers.

The scheme provides support for students under the following two categories:

1. BIRAC’s E‑YUVA Fellows (for pursuing undergraduate students)
2. BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for PG and PhD degree holders)

Fellows will be selected through a national-level application and shortlisting process in collaboration with E‑YUVA Centres and BioNEST Knowledge partners

• Under Undergraduate students of any domain
• Team of up to 5 Indian students
• Supported by a Faculty/​Mentor/​Guide
• Certification to Mentors

In PG Innovation Fellow Category:

• Indian Student who has completed Masters/​. in any discipline

In PHD Innovation Fellow Category:

• Indian Student who has completed Ph.D. in any discipline

In PG Innovation Fellow Category:

• The fellow should apply within 3 years of completion of degree
  
• Female candidates are exempt from the above condition.

In PHD Innovation Fellow Category:

• The fellow should apply within 2 years of completion of Ph.D. degree.
  
• Female candidates are exempt from the above condition

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