Novelis Undergraduate Scholars Program

The Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Novelis Undergraduate Scholars Program for the 2026 calendar year. Nominations are sought from top undergraduate students conducting research in the general areas of sustainability (carbon footprint/energy/water/waste reduction, etc.), techno-economics of circularity, high-throughput materials discovery, surface functionalization, and AI/data science applications in materials/manufacturing/supply chains. As a global leader in innovative aluminum products and services and as the world's largest recycler of aluminum, championing the vision of a circular economy, Novelis has partnered with Georgia Tech to collaborate on R&D, and promote education of the next generation of engineers and scientists dedicated to building better products, innovative materials and manufacturing processes for a more sustainable world. 

Novelis is headquartered in Atlanta with a global footprint, over 13,250 employees and recorded $17.1 billion in revenue for its 2025 fiscal year. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. For more information about Novelis, please visit www.novelis.com.

Purpose

  • Inspire and promote excellence in undergraduate students in strategic growth areas of relevance to Novelis and Georgia Tech.
  • Connect top undergraduate students and faculty mentors with Novelis scientists and engineers to learn about their research and explore collaboration and engagement opportunities.
  • Align with Novelis’ Vision 3x30 objectives on recycled content, CO2e intensity reduction and return on invested capital, tailored to the Novelis Innovation Hub Vision.
  • Create awareness of the state-of-the-art in technology, R&D in materials, manufacturing, and other areas, and to explore the interdisciplinary nature of Novelis operations and innovation.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Open to BS students in their third year and BSMS students in their third- or fourth year conducting research in sustainability, techno-economics of circularity, high-throughput materials discovery, surface functionalization, and AI/data science applications in materials/manufacturing/supply chains.
  • Emphasis on academic excellence, research, industry experience, and a passion for learning by doing.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time during the spring, summer, and fall 2026 terms.

Recognition

  • Undergraduate Scholars: $4,000 annual award (in monthly stipends) for the 2026 Calendar Year
  • Participation in the 2026 Novelis Scholars Day event to be held at the Novelis Global Research & Technology Center (NGRTC) in Kennesaw, GA
    • Present a Novelis Scholar Invited Lecture on research accomplishments during the year of the award to Novelis scientists and engineers.
    • Opportunity to tour the NGRTC and interact with Novelis leadership, and scientists and engineers working on Novelis’ R&D initiatives for real-world challenges. 

Application Process

  • Submit a letter of recommendation from faculty mentor/research advisor with the student’s resume highlighting relevant research, industry experience, and academic excellence to Suyoung Park and copy Shreyes Melkote. Clearly indicate that your application is for the Novelis Undergraduate Scholars program.
  • Deadline for submitting application: January 30, 2026.
  • Decisions will be announced in February 2025.

Please direct any general questions regarding the Novelis Scholars Program to Shreyes Melkote.