Three-minute Thesis
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic competition like no other. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research projects to a non-specialist audience.
Developed by the University of Queensland in 2008, the competition is now held in more than 85 countries. Our winners advance to the Western regional competition and, potentially, the Canadian national event.
Please check back for information on how to register for the 2027 3MT® competition, including details about workshops and other elements of the competition, in January 2027.
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Contact Us
Send questions about the 3MT® competition to:
GPS Professional Development Team
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Email: grad.pd@ualberta.ca
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