Develop skills
Participation in the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition develops presentation and research communication skills, while honing graduate students' ability to effectively explain the breadth and significance of their research to a non-specialist audience. The ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to non-specialist audiences is a vital skill for all graduate students. Participating in the 3MT helps students develop communication skills, allows them to share and take pride in their work, and offers the chance to compete for prizes.
Foster Research Culture on Campus
The 3MT competition provides a valuable opportunity for graduate students to come together, get to know one another and talk about their research. It also gives undergraduates, alumni, industry partners and community at large the opportunity to be exposed to the breadth of research taking place at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Build Your Network
3MT winners may go on to represent CU Boulder at national and international 3MT competitions, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.
Obtain Bragging Rights
Have the chance to win up to $1,500 in research funding and impress your friends and colleagues!
Win Monetary Prizes!
The selection committee will name a first-place and a runner-up award winner.
The first-place winner will receive:
The runner-up winner will receive:
The Audience Choice winner will receive: