SITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award Grant

Key facts

Benefit	₹15 lakh (one-time)
Who	Students (Ph.D/Masters)
How paid	Grant-in-aid
Implemented by	BIRAC
Official portal	birac.nic.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible student proposals.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time grant of up to ₹15 lakhs to support their innovative projects, along with mentoring and technical assistance from BIRAC.

Who can apply

For: student
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Eligible applicants include Indian students pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies in any discipline. Applicants must not be income tax payers, should not have any government employees in their family, and must come from poor households.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online during the designated Call for Proposals period.

Visit the BIRAC website at www.birac.nic.in.
Register as a new user or log in if already registered.
Navigate to the SITARE section on the website.
Select the SITARE-GYTI link for the active call.
Submit your proposal as per the guidelines provided.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

A valid ID issued by the Institution/University
A No Objection Certificate (NoC)
PAN Card
Educational qualification certificates
Details of proposal/report
Any other relevant document

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure that all required documents are submitted, including a valid ID and No Objection Certificate.
Funding not received	Check if the project milestones have been met, as funds are released based on milestone reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the SITARE-GYTI grant?

Indian students pursuing a Ph.D or Master's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply, provided they meet specific criteria.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to submit a valid ID from their institution, a No Objection Certificate, a PAN card, educational certificates, and details of their proposal.

Is there a limit on how many times a student can apply?

A student can receive the SITARE-GYTI Award Grant only once during their academic career.

What is the funding amount and how is it disbursed?

The grant provides funding up to ₹15 lakhs, released in installments based on milestone achievements.

When is the Call for Proposals announced?

The Call for Proposals is typically announced once a year around August or September.

Can students from disciplines other than biotechnology apply?

Yes, interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged, provided they have potential for commercialization in biotechnology.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.