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The Three Minute Thesis competition allows master’s and doctoral students to present, in English, their research topic in simple terms to a lay audience. Each student has three minutes to give a clear, concise, and convincing summary on their research project.
Institution-wide Final of the Three Minute Thesis Competition took place on March 24, 2022
Winners will represent INRS at the regional finals, and may progress to the national and international levels.
Want to represent INRS at the 3MT competition? Candidates have until Tuesday, March 4, 2022, to inform their research center of their intention to take part in the institutional competition. To do so, write to the person responsible for applications at your research and training centre.
Each research centre selects two candidates. One candidate from each competition will be chosen to represent INRS at the national finals of MT180 and 3MT.
Rules
Participants must distil the complexities of their research project into an interesting and accessible summary, using a single static slide and no accessories.
Eligibility
Winners must be willing to participate in the following events, as applicable:
Note: Participants who are eligible on the day of their first presentation in a local competition will remain eligible for the 3MT Canada competition, regardless of subsequent changes in their status.
Awards
First place: $500
Second place: $250
The jury is composed of three members of the INRS administration:
If you apply, you can also register for a training session offered by Acfas on February 25, 2022, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. In French only. Places are limited.
The purpose of this course is to develop practical skills in popularizing science and research results for a general public
Intention to participate: March 4, 2022
Institutional final: March 24, 2022
Northeast America final: April 28, 2022
Eastern Canada final: mid-June 2022 (details to come)
Develop academic and research communication skills
Know how to explain complex concepts in simple, understandable terms, a necessary professional skill for all graduate students
Enhance communication skills, while providing the opportunity to disseminate research in the public space
Feel like taking on the challenge? Contact Student Life Services.