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Collegiate Inventors Competition

Instructions and required content for the advisor or professional reference letter for the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

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Deadline
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Award amount
Patent acceleration; Cash prizes (amount unspecified); Unrestricted cash prizes for winners; $2,000 or more (triggers 1099-MISC issuance)
Academic level
Not listed yet
Citizenship
U.S. citizens, International applicants
Eligibility
Invention must be capable of being reproduced; Invention must be original work of the student/team; Post-doctorate fellows or researchers are not eligible; Invention must not have been patented or disclosed by another party; Entrants must obtain a letter from an adviser on university letterhead
Application materials
Abstract; Student information; Invention description; Letter of recommendation; General student information

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ApplicationJun 24, 2026

Apply to the Collegiate Inventors Competition®

Official application page for the Collegiate Inventors Competition, detailing eligibility criteria, required application materials, and contact information for prospective student inventors.

FAQJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition FAQs

A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions regarding the Collegiate Inventors Competition, covering entry requirements, intellectual property, judging, and competition details.

FAQJun 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents | National Inventors Hall of Fame

A collection of frequently asked questions for parents and caregivers regarding National Inventors Hall of Fame education programs, specifically focusing on Camp Invention.

FAQJun 24, 2026

FAQs for Educators | National Inventors Hall of Fame

A frequently asked questions page for educators regarding National Inventors Hall of Fame programs, including Camp Invention, Club Invention, and Invention Project.

Other sourceJun 24, 2026

Past Collegiate Inventors Competition Winners

A searchable database of past winners of the Collegiate Inventors Competition, allowing users to filter by name, year, or university.

Other sourceJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition Judging Process

An overview of the two-round judging process for the Collegiate Inventors Competition, featuring a list of the 2025 final judges.

Other sourceJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition® Finalists

A showcase of the 2025 Collegiate Inventors Competition finalists, featuring undergraduate and graduate student teams and their innovative inventions.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition Entry Tips

A guide providing strategic advice for applicants on how to prepare a competitive entry for the Collegiate Inventors Competition, including tips on clarity, conciseness, and required content areas.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: Advisor Letter of Recommendation Guidelines

Instructions and required content for the advisor or professional reference letter for the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition Rules and Requirements

Official document outlining eligibility criteria, application requirements, and intellectual property policies for the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: AccuSpine Project Essay

A technical project essay submission for the Collegiate Inventors Competition detailing the AccuSpine, a medical device designed to improve pedicle screw placement in spinal fusion surgeries.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition Adviser Letter Template

A template document outlining the required content and structure for recommendation letters submitted by advisers or professional references for the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: Patent Search Example

A sample patent search and literature review document provided for the Collegiate Inventors Competition, detailing existing research on stretchable silicon photovoltaics and explaining the unique advancements of the applicant's invention.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: Patentability Research Example

A sample patentability and literature research document provided as a reference for applicants of the Collegiate Inventors Competition, detailing prior art analysis for a probiotic-based cholera solution.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: Patentability and Literature Search Guide

A guide outlining the requirements for conducting and summarizing a patentability or literature search for the Collegiate Inventors Competition application.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition FAQs

Official frequently asked questions document for the Collegiate Inventors Competition, covering eligibility, application requirements, judging processes, and intellectual property concerns.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Collegiate Inventors Competition: USPTO Patent Acceleration Certificate Terms and Conditions

Official terms and conditions for the USPTO Patent Acceleration Certificate awarded to winners of the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC).

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Proven Benefits of Camp Invention Solution

A research report detailing the academic, social, and developmental benefits of the Camp Invention program for students and educators.

PDF guideJun 24, 2026

Steering Committee Staging Plan

Plan for digitizing Federal Depository Library collections held by CIC Libraries, outlining stages, scope, and guiding principles for the project.

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