The Lemelson-MIT Caltech Student Prize will be awarded to a Caltech undergraduate or graduate student who has created or improved a product or process, applied a technology in a new way, redesigned a system, or in other ways demonstrated remarkable inventiveness. Students will gain invaluable exposure to the science, business, and investment communities through participation in this competition.

The Lemelson-MIT Caltech Student Prize will be awarded to a Caltech undergraduate or graduate student who has created or improved a product or process, applied a technology in a new way, redesigned a system, or in other ways demonstrated remarkable inventiveness. Students will gain invaluable exposure to the science, business, and investment communities through participation in this competition.

Eligibility Requirements
All Caltech undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to compete for this award regardless of major. Applicants must be individual inventors; teams are not eligible.

Two letters of recommendation from Caltech faculty or Caltech or JPL research-scientist staff must be included as part of the application.

Award Process
Interested students may apply by completing the online application form. A distinguished panel of Caltech alumni including scientists, technologists, engineers, and entrepreneurs selects the winner.