Deadline: 30 November 2018
Nominations are open for “Lemelson-MIT Prize” to recognize individuals who translate their ideas into inventions that improve the world in which they live.
The LemelsonMIT Prize for invention is awarded to outstanding mid-career inventors who have developed a patented product or process of significant value to society that has been adopted for practical use or has a high probability of being adopted.
Objectives
The Lemelson-MIT Prize for invention seeks to highlight the pivotal role inventive activity plays in the achievement of positive social, cultural and economic goals. The objectives of the Lemelson-MIT Prize are to:
- recognize and reward America’s outstanding mid-career inventors
- celebrate individuals who enhance economic opportunity and community well-being through their inventive work and who have global perspective
- increase awareness and foster the work of inventors and the potential for commercialization and wider adoption of their inventions
- promote role models who can inspire young people to pursue creative lives and careers
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize for invention must:
- be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- be mid-career, which is defined as having received their bachelor’s degree no more than twenty-five years ago. A nominee for the 2019 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize must have received their bachelor’s degree in 1994 or later.
- be named on two or more granted U.S. patents, one of which is a product or process that has been commercialized or has potential or realized adoption. Note: While they require two patents to be eligible, on average their winners have at least ten.
- serve as an inspiration to young people, through their creativity, outreach, or mentoring activities.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit The Lemelson-MIT Prize.
