UMBC 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2026
3MT sign up forms released! Register now to win up to $3000!
The wait is over! Calling all graduate students-
Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation skills, and win amazing prizes!
What's 3MT?
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to explain their research to a non-specialist audience—one slides, one powerful, concise talk!
Why Participate?
- Gain valuable feedback on your presentation skills
- Build confidence and network with researchers
- Represent UMBC at regional and national stages (fully-funded travel)!
- Prizes and certificates for top performers! (1st Prize - $500, 2nd Prize - $350 and many more)
3MT competition will be held on 04/07/2026!
Register here or scan QR code on the poster below.
Buffet Lunch will be provided!
Training Sessions will be held in a hybrid manne
r in February and March!
For any questions, email - gsagears@umbc.edu
Posted: January 16, 2026, 2:04 PM