The Central Government’s E-YUVA Fellowship is a big opportunity for students who want to do research and innovation during their graduation itself. E-YUVA stands for Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research. The scheme is run by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, known as BIRAC, and its aim is to promote a culture of applied research and entrepreneurship among young students. Under it, undergraduate students form teams of 3 to 5 members, do biotech research and get a fellowship along with a research grant.
How much money is given
Every student in the team gets a stipend of ₹7,500 every quarter. In addition, the whole team gets a research grant of ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- For every student: ₹7,500 per quarter
- Research grant for the team: ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Duration: 12 months
- Team size: 3 to 5 undergraduate students
- Training at an E-YUVA Centre: 3 to 4 weeks
Who can apply
The eligibility conditions are as follows.
- Undergraduate students studying at a recognised university or institute
- Applications are made as a team of 3 to 5 students
- The team has to be linked to its institute’s entrepreneurship cell, incubation centre or innovation council
- The research proposal should be linked to biotech, such as health, agriculture, environment or energy
- Selection is done through a national-level application and shortlisting process
- Selected teams get 3 to 4 weeks of training at an E-YUVA Centre
All members of the team have to take an active part in the research. The aim of the research should be to solve a societal or industrial problem, not only theoretical study.
How to apply
Applications are made through the online portal of BIRAC. The team has to fill its research proposal, details of team members and the host E-YUVA Centre. The fourth national call opened on 1 October 2026 and closed on 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. The official website of BIRAC now says there are no active calls. New applications for 2026 are therefore no longer accepted. When the next call comes, a notification will be issued on the BIRAC website, so interested students should keep checking the BIRAC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money is given under the E-YUVA Fellowship? A: Every student gets ₹7,500 per quarter and the whole team gets a research grant of ₹2.5 lakh per year. Q2: Who can apply for this fellowship? A: Undergraduate students who apply as a team of 3 to 5 members, linked to their institute’s entrepreneurship cell or incubation centre. Q3: What is the duration of the fellowship? A: The fellowship lasts 12 months, including 3 to 4 weeks of training at an E-YUVA Centre. Q4: What was the last date for 2026? A: The fourth national call closed on 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. The BIRAC website now shows no active calls.
Useful links
- Scheme details on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/e-yuvasbirace-yuvafugs
- BIRAC website: https://www.birac.nic.in/e_yuva.php
- Also see — Biotechnology Ignition Grant for startups: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/central-government-biotechnology-ignition-grant-haryana/
- Also see — WISE-SCOPE Fellowship for women scientists: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/central-government-wise-scope-fellowship-haryana/
- Complete list of all 726 Central Government schemes: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
