BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship (E-YUVA Scheme, 4th Call) is a grant from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT for two tracks. It provides Fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount.. The current deadline is 31 October 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount. (Fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount.) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Idea, Proof Of Concept |
| Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
What is BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship?
BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship (E-YUVA Scheme, 4th Call) — Fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount. — Two tracks. (1) E-YUVA Fellows: Indian undergraduate students in any domain, applying as a team of 3-5 with a mentor. (2) Innovation Fellows: individuals with a PhD (within 2 years of the degree) or a Master's in science (within 3 years). Women are exempt from these time limits. Innovation Fellows must work full-time at one of 9 E-YUVA Centres, and only proposals with commercialisation potential are considered, since fellows are expected to start biotech startups. Current PhD/PG students cannot apply. It is run by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship?
Two tracks. (1) E-YUVA Fellows: Indian undergraduate students in any domain, applying as a team of 3-5 with a mentor. (2) Innovation Fellows: individuals with a PhD (within 2 years of the degree) or a Master's in science (within 3 years). Women are exempt from these time limits. Innovation Fellows must work full-time at one of 9 E-YUVA Centres, and only proposals with commercialisation potential are considered, since fellows are expected to start biotech startups. Current PhD/PG students cannot apply. Not for: Current PhD or postgraduate students. Selected fellows cannot pursue a PhD or PG degree during the tenure. Companies cannot apply as entities..
How much does BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship give, and in what form?
Fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount., as fellowship plus research grant with placement at an E-YUVA Centre. Neither the call page nor the programme page prints an amount..
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
BIRAC E-YUVA & Innovation Fellowship (E-YUVA Scheme, 4th Call) is offered by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-10-31. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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