Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

E-YUVA – Empowering Youth for Value Added Innovative Translational Research

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Stage: Ideation (students)
Indicative amount: ₹30,000–₹50,000 fellowship; up to ₹3 lakh

What it is for

Introduces students to applied, translational biotech research and entrepreneurship well before graduation.

Who can apply

Undergraduate, postgraduate, and postdoctoral students, applying through an E-YUVA Centre.

What you get

Fellowship plus innovation grant (commonly up to ₹5 lakh per project), pre-incubation lab space, mentoring.

How to apply

Apply through a specific E-YUVA Centre during an open call.

Best suited for

A student or young researcher wanting a funded entry point into translational biotech research.

Official links

BIRAC — E-YUVA https://birac.nic.in/e_yuva.php

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.