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ÌÔƬ×ÊÔ´Íø is proud to once again participate in the  in 2026. This exciting opportunity invites doctoral students (who have completed their confirmation of candidature) to showcase their research in a compelling three minute presentation. Finalists have the chance to gain national and international recognition, prize money, and new audiences for their research. 

About the Competition:

The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates innovating research conducted by doctoral students. It helps develop their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to a non-specialist audience. All ÌÔƬ×ÊÔ´Íø 3MT® participants benefit from training and experience in research communication and presentation.

Prizes:

1st Prize: $1000* and the opportunity to represent ÌÔƬ×ÊÔ´Íø in the 2026 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT® Competition

2nd Prize: $500* 
 
People's Choice: $250*

*All prizes are to be used for related activities.  

Key Dates:

• 13 May 2026:
  • Information Session: Join our interactive online information session to learn what 3MT® is all about, how it works, and how to get involved. You can view the recording  Please make sure you are logged in to your ÌÔƬ×ÊÔ´Íø Microsoft account to view the recording.
  • Applications now Open: 3MT registrations are now open, with the closing date extended until 9:00am, Monday 8 June. Please register at Please note you will need to attach your supervisors endorsement to submit your form. Please ensure that you are logged in to your ÌÔƬ×ÊÔ´Íø Microsoft account to access the form.
• 8 June 2026: Applications close 9:00am.

• 10 June 2026:  1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Mandatory Training Session One.

• 17 June 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Mandatory Training Session Two.

• 6 July 2026 through to 24 July 2026
• Individual Feedback Sessions

• 14 August 2026:
• Entries close 5:00pm AEST. 

Judging:

• Professor Charlotte Brownlow, Dean, Graduate Research School

• Hunter Walkenhorst, Associate Director, Commercialisation and Partnerships

• Chris Walker, Director, Media and Strategic Communications

• Dr Lindsay Helwig, Program Director (UniPrep) and Senior Lecturer, Pathways.