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3MT training

3 Minute Thesis Competition
Presenter Hugh Kearns (IThinkWell)
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Office of Research & Innovation
E: research.degrees@cdu.edu.au
Location Online
Open to HDR candidates
3MT
About 3MT

The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by Doctor of Philosophy students. Developed by The University of Queensland, 3MT cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. The competition supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Eligibility
Active PhD and Professional Doctorate Research (program composed of at least 2/3 research and eligible for RTP) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first virtual presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT competitions at all levels, including the Asia-Pacific 3MT competition.

Please Note:
Students enrolled in any of the following programs are not eligible to enter the Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition:

  • Masters (MPhil and coursework);
  • Professional Doctorate (less than 2/3 research)
  • Coursework postgraduate students are not eligible.


Why participating in 3MT?

Skills development for research candidates
Participating in 3MT develops academic, presentation and research communication skills, while developing research candidates’ ability to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Building research culture in universities
3MT provides a valuable opportunity for HDR candidates to come together (live or virtually), get to know one another and talk about their research. It also provides a supportive environment in which schools, institutes and universities can provide presentation skills training.

Building external relations for the university
3MT winners may go on to represent their university at national and international 3MT competitions which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity. Previous 3MT finalists have benefited from invitations to a variety of other networking events following their participation in the competition

Prizes for CDU winners:

  • Winner: $1,500 research grant
  • Runner up: $1,000 research grant
  • People's Choice: $500 research grant

All CDU 3MT finalists will be included in the exclusive training "Communicating Your Research Impact" by Ithinkwell
 

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