Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland (UQ). Graduate students who participate in the University of Louisville 3MT competition are given three minutes and one stationary slide to tell a compelling story of their research to a non-specialist audience.
Active doctoral and masters students are eligible to participate in UofL's 3MT Competition. Doctoral students who have successfully completed the dissertation proposal defense (PhD candidate status) and are actively in the dissertation stage of training are eligible to compete for the first place and runner up prizes, while all graduate students are eligible to compete for the people's choice prize.
First Place: $500 professional development funds, and free Conference of Southern Graduate Schools attendance and participation (to complete with other regional 3MT competitors)
Runner Up: $250 professional development funds
People's Choice: $100 professional development funds
Questions and More Information
Do you still have questions? Contact Dr. Michelle Rodems, Director for Professional Development, Retention and Success for more information.