Deadline to register: 3 Feb 2020
We are inviting DPhil students to do just that. The 3 Minute Thesis competition challenges doctoral candidates to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience.
Training will take place on Tuesday 25 February and the final will be held on Wednesday 25 March.
The Benefits
The competition will help you to develop your communication skills, vital to raise awareness of your work, seek support and obtain funding. You will be able to develop ways of explaining complex ideas in a way that is accessible and engaging for a non-specialist audience, raise the profile of your work, enhance your CV, and network with like-minded researchers.
The Oxford Competition
After taking part in training (on Tuesday 25 February), participants will take part in the the final, which this year will take place during the Researchers Career Conference on Wednesday 25 March. The winner of the Oxford final will be entered into the national semi-finals, and if they are successful they will go on to the national final (last year in Birmingham) with their expenses paid to attend.
Up to 4 finalists will all be awarded a prize:
- 1st prize: £200
- Runner-up prizes: £100
There are also prizes for winners in the national final: last year’s winner was awarded a £3,000 grant to spend on public engagement activity, sponsored by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to promote their research and to enhance their professional development.
Training
Specialist training is being provided to all to help you develop your pitch. You will be taken through the key ingredients to craft a compelling three minute presentation, and have the chance to get feedback on your presentations. By registering for this competition you will also be registering for training:
Tuesday 25 February | 10am-1pm | Career Lounge, Careers Services (56 Banbury Road)
If you are unable to attend the training, please let us know.
Register for the Final
The final takes place on:
Wednesday 25 March | 16.15-17.00 | Manor Road Building | as part of the Researchers Career Conference.
At the final you will deliver your Three Minute Thesis to a panel of judges.
By registering, you confirm that you are available to attend the final on 25 March and are eligible.
Eligibility
Active DPhil and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT competitions at all levels. If you have already sat the Viva Voce examination you are not eligible. Post-doctoral Graduates are not eligible.
Timeline
- Deadline to register: Monday 3 February
- Training: Tuesday 25 February
- Final: Wednesday 25 March
- July: national semi-finals (video judging)
- Mid-Aug: National finalists announced
- Mid September: national final, location TBC
For more information, or to apply, visit the call website.
