FELLOWSHIP

Novasensa Sustainability Fellowship

A structured leadership program for college students who turn campus intent into measurable action on India’s critical mineral recovery challenge

Lead. Recover. Earn a job-ready credential.

ONE ACTION. TWO WINS.

Your effort creates verified value for your career and for the country.

FOR YOU

Verified academic credential, recognized on graduate applications and recruiter screens

Public profile of measurable outcomes you can publish on LinkedIn

Documented outputs (kilograms recovered, awareness sessions run, reach metrics) that recruiters and graduate admissions officers can verify

Mentorship network across industry, academia, and sustainability leadership

Hands-on exposure to critical mineral recovery and circular economy operations

Consideration for Novasensa internships and future full-time roles

FOR INDIA

Recover lost critical minerals from e-waste and spent battery streams

Curb import dependence by strengthening domestic recovery flows

Build a culture of responsible disposal across campuses and communities

Contribute to skill development across the recovery and circular economy sectors

WHAT HIRING MANAGERS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS SEE

MORE THAN A CERTIFICATE

Build India while you build your career.

You lead a real campaign. You learn skills that recruiters and graduate schools can verify. You deliver community-impact projects with data-driven outcomes. The certificate is national-level recognition of what you actually achieved.

MORE THAN A CERTIFICATE

A project tied to objectives, scale, and outputs

Evidence of execution: photos, attendance, sign-ins, and metrics

Data summary: kilograms recovered, awareness sessions run, reach metrics

Reflection on what you learned and how you measured impact

CREDENTIALS YOU CAN PUBLISH

Every verified deliverable earns you credentials you can share on LinkedIn, in CVs, and on graduate school applications.

Certificate of Participation

Official record of your contribution to Novasensa’s recognized fellowship program.

Digital Badge

A blockchain-anchored pledge that demonstrates your sustainability leadership and verifies your measurable outputs.

DESIGNED FOR ACTION. BUILT FOR SCALE.

The program is structured to take a fellow from briefing to verified impact in measurable steps.

Learn the playbook for impact.

A 45-minute briefing on critical minerals, e-waste recovery, and the campus action playbook.

Learn the playbook for impact.

A 45-minute briefing on critical minerals, e-waste recovery, and the campus action playbook.

Choose how you want to participate and lead.

Pick what fits your campus: collection drives, awareness campaigns, departmental coordination, or chapter leadership.

Deliver visible action in 30 days

Run a campaign that meets criteria, including a documented collection event with at least one collaborator and verifiable metrics.

Prove it. Share it. Progress.

Upload evidence, publish your certificate, link your badge to LinkedIn and graduate applications.

LOCAL ACTION. GLOBAL ALIGNMENT.

Your campus action measurably advances domestic critical mineral recovery and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know.

What is the Novasensa Sustainability Fellowship?

A structured leadership program led by Novasensa. Fellows install collection points, run awareness campaigns, and lead community-level recovery drives focused on e-waste and end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The program builds project management, communication, and sustainability skills through measurable campus and community action.

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Ready to lead?

The next intake is open. Selection is rolling, on a quarterly cycle.